Part of Local History Collection
An 1903 reprint/summary of parts of the March 26th, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. Printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has significant information and parts from the mentioned edition.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Part of Local History Collection
An article about a highly destructive fire that swept through Holland Street, destroying multiple buildings, businesses and homes. The original article appeared in the May 22nd, 1871 edition of the Toronto Daily Telegraph and was reprinted in 1901 as part of the "Looking Backward" series.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Part of Local History Collection
An ad for Gardner’s store in Bradford, c. 1933. Appeared in the Bradford Witness.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Gardner's Store Ad with Prices
Part of Local History Collection
An ad for Gardner’s Store in Bradford with a list of prices for various supplies, c. 1933. Appeared in the Bradford Witness.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Part of Local History Collection
A photograph depicting Holland Street taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938. W. L. Campbell Drug Store and Barron's Hardware can be seen in the photo.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Part of Local History Collection
A photograph of the Bradford Post Office, taken by Lewis (Lew) Campbell in 1938.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Photographs - Buildings & Streets
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury buildings and streets
Joe Saint
McKinstry, Mike & Dorothy Audio
Part of Oral History Collection
Audio of an interview with Mike and Dorothy McKinstry. The interviewer is not introduced, but it is believed to be Joe Saint. Mike and Dorothy discuss people who lived in the Holland Marsh and Bradford areas, histories of the houses, professions of the home owners, business owners in Bradford and anecdotal stories. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
McKinstry, Mike & Dorothy Summary
Part of Oral History Collection
Summary of an interview with Mike and Dorothy McKinstry. The interviewer is not introduced, but it is believed to be Joe Saint. Mike and Dorothy discuss people who lived in the Holland Marsh and Bradford areas, histories of the houses, professions of the home owners, business owners in Bradford and anecdotal stories. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
A late Victorian c. 1880 side boar with decorative work, produced in Thomas Kilkenny's Furniture factory. It is owned by his great granddaughter Ruth Booth.