From Mechanics' Institute to a State-of-the-Art Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
"Editor's note: with the new Bradford Public Library scheduled to hold Official Opening Ceremonies November 6, 1988, following is an article submitted by D. Cilipka on the library's past history in Bradford." ...
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From the Mechanic's Institute to a State-of-the Art Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article detailing the history of the Bradford Public Library.
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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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Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
Bradford Model School on a postcard, from 1907.
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"The Pines" a few years later. It is still well maintained.
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Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
Build circa 1880 for William Campbell.
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Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
This home on Holland Street has since been demolished.
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Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
Located on Holland St. West. It was originally a private residence. George Sadovchuk of Bradford owned this building. It has since been demolished.
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Holland St., Looking West Later
Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
White building on left is Compton's IGA. Sometime in the 1950's.
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