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Model School

CA BWGPL DC-PH3247
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1907

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

Bradford Model School on a postcard, from 1907.

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Moore Street 1969

CA BWGPL DC-PH3683
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1969

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

The Kilkenny family first opened a furniture and undertaker business at this same location in 1842. Their primary business was in cabinetmaking when it first opened. Thomas Kilkenny is said to have introduced the first hearse to Simcoe County around 1856.

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Morton House

CA BWGPL DC-PH3215
Item
1978

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

Known as the George Morton House.
Built between 1860 and 1880.

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Mr. Wood's House

CA BWGPL DC-PH3251
Item
1978

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

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Nellie Sue's House

CA BWGPL DC-PH3260
Item
1978

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

Nellie Sue had an antique and collectibles shop here on Holland Street. Before this it was a private home. The house has since been demolished.

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Old Bradford High School

CA BWGPL DC-PH3252
Item

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

Built around 1923, it is now Fred C. Cook Public School.

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Old Town Hall

CA BWGPL DC-PH3253
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1967

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

This building was built around 1862. It was close to John Edmanson's Hotel which was a very important (and sometimes only) public building in town. Town Hall became the towns first community center and the town grew around these two buildings.
Town Hall survived the Great Fire of 1871 but was damaged in the storm of 1875 and the bell tower was removed. The wooden front doors were replaced by glass. A World War I memorial used to be on the grounds (two crossed rifles). Up to the mid 1930's a weekly market day took place here.

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