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- 1957
Part of Local History Artifacts
Booklet for the 100th anniversary in 1957 of the Simcoe Mason Lodge no. 79.
Simcoe Lodge No. 79 A.F. & A.M.
Part of Local History Artifacts
Booklet for the 100th anniversary in 1957 of the Simcoe Mason Lodge no. 79.
Simcoe Lodge No. 79 A.F. & A.M.
Still time to enter Bradford's Sesquicentennial Logo Contest
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
The Town of Bradford salutes the 1977 Salad Festival
Part of George Jackson fonds
"The Town of Bradford salutes the 1977 Salad Festival and warmly welcome visitors to the Heart of the Salad Country. Mayor Roy Gordon, Councillors Zyg Fenik, Reeve Ken Wood, John Zima, Deputy Reeve Milt Hambly, Rick Wright, and Clerk Treasurer Miss Margaret Davey."
Bradford Witness
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Blake Constable, right, Deputy-reeve of Innisfil Township, accepted ownership of the trophy case at the Stroud recreation complex at a recent dance. Jack Book, organizer of the Stroud-Innisfil Youth Group which made the trophy case, presented the certificate of ownership."
Innisfil Scope
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Description : The 5th Anniversary of the WEGWHIST (West Gwillimbury History) Project will take place on October 19th, 1:30 p.m. at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. The meeting will feature a presentation of 2 copies of Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury Township to representatives from each school in BWG, thanks to a generous local patron. The meeting will also feature a display of the development of the book, from the first list of the Table of Contents, through to the final text approved for printing - a once-in-a-lifetime happening. There will be a social time, to chat and reminisce. All are welcome to attend.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Part of Local History Collection
An article about a birthday celebration held for William Campbell (the grain dealer) at his house.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Wishing Bradford a Happy 150th Birthday
Part of Local History Collection
"Last Sunday, May 27th, the town of Bradford launched 14 months of celebration, marking the 150th year since its incorporation.
In fact, the "actual receiving of Royal Assent incorporating the village of Bradford... was done on May 27th, 1857 by Queen Victoria," said Bradford Sesquicentennial Committee Chair Del Crake, "ten years prior to Confederation." ..."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Yonge Street and Sesquicentennial Mural
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
The mural of Yonge Street's 200th anniversary restored for Bradford's Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary).
"After: From left, sponsor Larry Timbers of Home Depot, Mayor Doug White, Councillor Peter Dykie Jr., Artist Bill Lewotchko, and assistant Rick Mackay (Home Depot) in front of restored mural."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times