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Part of Local History Collection
Picture of the Bradford Municipal Offices, which held the Town Clerk, Council Chambers, and Fire Department at the old Town Hall on Holland St E.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Public Library Book Plate
Part of Local History Artifacts
A book plate with black calligraphy style writing, one of many done by Ian Reid.
"Ian Reid was a resident of West Gwillimbury before Bradford amalgamated in 1991. He live on the 11th line of WG. He was a very popular citizen, always dressed in his Scottish kilt and accessories for anything festive or celebrative. In town, he recited 'Ode to a Haggis' on Robbie Burns Day in one of the local pubs at the time, which I attended. He was known in the library as the Patron who did all the calligraphy for our book plates. If any family made a donation to the library in the form of a memorial, or just purchasing books for the library, Ian Reid graciously on his own time made these book plates which are prominently displayed in the books..." (See sources)
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Public Library Catalogue Card
Part of Local History Artifacts
Blank catalogue card from the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Public Library Groundbreaking
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the ground breaking ceremony in October of 1987 for the Bradford Public Library. That library finished construction in 1988. Then mayor William de Peuter is holding the microphone while addressing the audience.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Public Library Opening Ceremonies
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the ribbon cutting for the opening of Bradford Public Library on Holland Court, the location prior to the current library on Holland Street.
In doorway, left to right: William DePeuter (Mayor), Hon. Charles T.S. Evans (Chairman of Fundraising), Adrienne Price (Librarian)
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
An old time postcard featuring Bradford Public School. This photo is from the Bradford Womens Institute Scrapbooks.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the old Bradford Public School on Queen and Rebecca Streets
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
View of Bradford Shippers Ltd. from Holland St.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
View of the Bradford Town sign on Yonge Street north of Line 8, looking south into Bradford.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
See the Related Description for a now and then look of the station in 2007.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library