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Postcard advertising the large crops grown in Bradford, 1930s.
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Postcard advertising the large crops grown in Bradford, 1930s.
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A photograph of the Bradford Post Office, taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938.
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House of Dr. Frederick Coney Stevenson - c. 1905
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Photograph of the home of Dr. Frederick Coney Stevenson at 136 Barrie Street, c. 1905. In the 1940s it was added to, the facade changed and turned into a nursing home. This picture was given to Lew Campbell by Ken Stevenson, Dr. Stevenson’s grandson. Lew Campbell and his family lived at 129 Barrie Street, across the street from this house . Dr. Stevenson can be seen in the photo (sitting on the lawn).
One of Campbell's strongest childhood memories was seeing Dr. Stevenson collapse while cutting his lawn in 1927. He was pronounced dead when Dr. Lewis H. Campbell arrived minutes later.
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West Gwillimbury-Bradford Centennial Park officially Opened By Lieut. Governor Hon. W. Earl Rowe
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West Gwillimbury-Bradford Centennial Park Officially Opened by Lieut. Governor Hon. W. Earl Rowe.
The West Gwillimbury and Bradford Centennial Park was officially opened on Saturday afternoon September 9, by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hon. W. Earl Rowe.
Ont the platform with Hon. and Mrs. Rowe were members of council for West Gwillimbury and Bradford and West Gwillimbury and Bradford Parks Board, the Warden and Clerk of Simcoe County, the Lions and Rotary V.I.P. Committee and the wives of a few of the officials.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, reviewed the development and growth of the Bradford district, speaking on this subject from his wealth of knowledge. His address was a highlight of the day and his presence and officiating at this memorable occasion in the life of the community was appreciated by everyone.
The day also marked the turning on of the new lights for the ball park, and the Lieutenant Governor performed this duty.
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Bond Head Centennial Float Planning Committee
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Photograph of the Bond Head Centennial Hi-C float planning committee. The float was to depict "Winter Fun 1867"
Part of Jean and Rob Keffer's centennial album
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Bond Head United Church - Sunday School
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Photograph of the Bond Head United Church Sunday School in the Centennial year.
Part of Jean and Rob Keffer's centennial album
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Newton Robinson Centennial Parade - Tec-We-Gwil Float
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Photograph of the Tec-We-Gwil Institute float from Newton Robinson's Centennial Day parade.
Part of the Rob & Jean Keffer Centennial Year album.
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Looking Back Over the Century - West Gwillimbury Part 3
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The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, C.T.S. "Charlie" Evans continued to write about the Township of West Gwillimbury.
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Train wreck of April 14, 1928. The CNR train crashed just past the Bradford station as it was heading southbound across the river. Engineer J.W Brooks died from this crash, and was found in his seat when the wreck was recovered. He died from the force and circumstances of the derailment. There was no known cause of the derailment.
The train was carrying a load of silk from Japan (via Vancouver) to New York, and a cargo of frozen fish from Vancouver.
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Train wreck of April 14, 1928. The CNR train crashed just past the Bradford station as it was heading southbound across the river. Engineer J.W Brooks died from this crash, and was found in his seat when the wreck was recovered. He died from the force and circumstances of the derailment. There was no known cause of the derailment.
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