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Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Bradford Railway Station Sign Plaque
Part of Local History Collection
Plaque was hung in the Library Café at 425 Holland Street West in February, 2017. It accompanies the old Bradford Railway Sign hanging in the Café.
Plaque reads:
The railway station in Bradford has a long history serving the leisure travel, commuting and freight needs of our community. Bradford’s economy has always been strongly tied to railway access to Toronto; historically supporting booming livestock industry and facilitating other exports. Wagon loads of wheat were at times lined up back to Bond Head waiting to load their wheat onto rail cars. More
recently it serves as a commuter link with Union Station.
The present station was built around 1900 by the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) in response to strong economic growth tied to industry.
The current station was acquired by GO Transit in December 1998, and over the next number of years undertook extensive renovations to help adapt it to its role as a vital commuter link along the Barrie to Union Station Line. The most significant renovations took place in 2006-2007 with the pouring of a new concrete foundation and the removal of parts of a previous
renovation from the 1950s.
Designed by Peter Wilson
Peter Wilson
Elizabeth Gwillim Statue Prototype Front
Part of Local History Artifacts
This is the prototype of the Elizabeth Gwillim Statue that is now standing on the corner of John and Barrie Streets in Bradford. The statue and this miniature were sculpted by Brenda Wainman Goulet and the project was organized and funded by the Gwillim Group; a sub-committee of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association.
Brenda Wainman Goulet
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library and Cultural Centre
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the new public library and cultural centre
Jim Craigmyle
Local History Collection Brochure
Part of Local History Collection
Peter Wilson
Part of Local History Collection
In 1823, John Garbutt, an early magistrate in the township, settled on the north half of lot 10 con. 12. Around him came others to form a small community. An early school was replaced by a brick one in 188 which still stands today as a private residence. The school has hosted dances, parties, concerts and anniversaries over the years. A nearby burial pit provides evidence of a significant historical battle in pre-settlement times. circa 1823
Peter Wilson
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the Auld Kirk on the 6th Line in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Photo taken in June 2016.
Peter Wilson
Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe Returns to Bradford ... at last!
Part of Local History Collection
Newspaper editorial on the Lady Gwillim Simcoe statue prior to the unveiling ceremony
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe returns to Bradford
Part of Local History Collection
Newspaper article on the creation of the Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe statue
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Looking at plaques, for the Sesquicentennial
Part of Local History Collection
Newspaper article expressing interest in renaming streets to honour Bradford's history, and including plaques at the roadsides to explain the significance.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times