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Part of Local History Collection
These are the children of Charles and Emily (Johnson) Adams, farmers of Bradford. David and John in the back row, and their sisters Bertha, Lilly (Perry) and Emily (Else). Jessie Lawrence is not pictured as she lived in Saskatchewan. David and John fought in World War I, though John died in Belgium on November 10th, 1917 and is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Administrative Building Front Entrance
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The front entrance to the new Administrative Building for the Township of West Gwillimbury on August 12, 1989. The ribbon for the ribbon cutting ceremony can be seen outside hanging across the entrance way.
The building was designed by architect R. Myles Allison from Barrie, and replaces the offices built in 1951. The building and adjacent works garage cost $820 000.
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
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A view of the exterior of the new Administrative Building for the Township of West Gwillimbury, opened on August 12, 1989.
The building was designed by architect R. Myles Allison from Barrie, and replaces the offices built in 1951. The building and adjacent works garage cost $820 000.
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
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Librarian Adrienne Price checking out books at the Bradford Public Library, while chatting with a little girl.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Adrienne Price and Marilyn Reynolds at the Bradford Public Library
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Adrienne Price (left) and Marilyn Reynolds at the Bradford Public Library.
Adrienne Price Working in Office
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Photograph of Adrienne Price in office.
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The adult online catalogue computers at the Bradford W.G. Public Library, not yet installed during the transition from the card catalogue to computers.
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Photograph of what would become the adult stacks area of the library when it was located on Holland Court.
Aerial of Boyd Gang Bank Robbery
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Aerial view of Bradford shows the bank at the corner of No. 11 Highway and the town's main street. The four bandits escaped with $4,200 through dusty back streets with Cons. Wilson in rapid pursuit. The hold-up car was abandoned midway between Holland Landing and Sharon, where the men got into another stolen car to make good their getaway, minutes before police converged on the scene. Robbery was in full view of police office.
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Aerial View.