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Part of Local History Artifacts
Commemorative copper dollar made for the Town of Bradford's 125th anniversary. The coins were able to be used at Downtown Bradford businesses.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Some of the resources available for research at the Library. These can be used to aid in genealogical, ancestral and general research.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Public Art in Bradford West Gwillimbury
Part of Local History Collection
Contains images of public art installations that can be found within the Bradford West Gwillimbury area.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Progress in Holland Marsh Drainage talks
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Description : "If even the "tail end" of a hurricane were to hit southern Ontario, the Holland Marsh could face serious flooding, with damages in the $110-$200 million range. The problem? Since 1954, when Hurricane Hazel cause extensive flooding, the south canal has silted in. The Holland Marsh Drainage Committee is considering every option but even with the Roads department picking up a portion of the cost, the amount the marsh farmers would have to pay would be crippling."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Adrienne Price, former librarian of BWG Public Library, now works as a volunteer since retirement.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
People of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to the family histories and articles/photographs of the people of Bradford and West Gwillimbury.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Digitized versions of old audio tapes, which include various interviews conducted with residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury. They are comprised of various interesting stories on everyday life in Bradford and surrounding areas over the past century.
Accompanying these recordings are written transcripts outlining each conversation in detail. Due to the age of the tapes, the sound quality of some may be a bit poor. These transcripts are provided to facilitate listening and complement the audio recording. All of these transcripts have been compiled into a book, which we have catalogued for anyone interested in reading them in a collected format.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Artifacts
Metal pin featuring Bradford's vegetable industry.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Nina Burnham - Unveiling of the Elizabeth Gwillim Statue
Part of Local History Collection
Nina Burnham, an Elder of the Six Nations blessing the commemorative statue of Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe at the official unveiling ceremony in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Microfilm Collection
Index of newspapers held at the BWGPL archives on microfilm.
Ontario Department of Public Records and Archives