The structure located at 21 Holland St. West is part of what is known as the Evans Block. The building was raised and Len Saint added a cellar and a foundation. The work was done by Mac Campbell and his team of carpenters. T.W.W. Evans had the building constructed to house his law practice. The upstairs was also used for years by Dr. Ellis, a dentist. The upper floor even served as Bradford Library in the 1930s, run by Mrs. Day. At one time, the offices of Tupling Insurance were also located in this building. In 1957 a fire destroyed several buildings to the east, but this structure was spared. (1, 2)
Photograph of library staff on a staircase outside of the library during the late-1970s - early-1980s. Front row (from left): Kate Larson, Adrienne Price, Juanita Stan Back row (from left): Brad Hand, Marilyn Reynolds
Opening ceremonies of new Bradford Public Library. Ada Watson, president of the Bradford Women's Institute presenting a donation of a painting by Pauline Holancin.
Working at the Bradford Library are Anita Sikma, Marilyn Reynolds, Susan West and Adrienne Price, Librarian. This photo appeared in the Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News on Jan. 16, 1985.
Bradford Public Library's Summer Reading Program activity, making a papier-mache dinosaur. Staff assistant: Renate Reckler. Dinosaur was later named "Bruno Bronty."
