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"On May 27th, 1857, the Town of Bradford was incorporated. Next Sunday, May 27th, Bradford will launch a year of Sesquicentennial celebrations, with a Re-enactment, Proclamation and Sesquicentennial Flag-raising, 3 p.m. outside the Bradford West Gwillimbury Council Chambers on Holland St. East.
There will be a proclamation by the Mayor, greetings from the County, Province and Federal government - and a brief (and humorous) re-enactment of the incorporation, by the award-winning Bradford District High School Drama Club.
Then watch as the flag is raised, and enjoy a slice of Sesquicentennial cake.
Organizers are looking for participants for a Sesquicentennial Parade to take place at 3 p.m. on August 19th, following the same route as the Santa Claus Parade. The theme: 'Bradford Through the Ages'.
Anyone with antique farm equipment, classic or antique cars; representatives of Minor League sports, and hockey alumni of Bradford's historic teams (The Blues, Vasey Jrs., etc); choirs and bands - in fact, any community group, business or organization is invited to participate in this historic event.
The Town is looking for nominations for Parade Marshal; residents can nominate anyone for the honorary position. There will also be a contest for Junior Marshal."

Image of an invoice from A. Sutherland Grocery on Holland Street. The invoice is dated June 12th, 1926 and to Hazel Campbell. Alexander Sutherland also operated a bakery on Simcoe Road. His wife, Elizabeth was the sister of Bessie Campbell (wife of William Campbell).

An account bill made out to the Bradford Lawn Bowling Club by A.T. Howes & Co. Store, dated May 27th, 1911.

Bradford Fire Chief Harold Boyd explains how a resuscitator works during open house at the fire hall last week. Tara Lund (centre), 6, of Barrie Street, and Jason Doeler, 4, and Gregory Doeler, 3, of Luxury Avenue were among the visitors who saw life-saving equipment on display and had a chance to speak to members of the town's volunteer firefighting brigade. Pamphlets outlining good safety practices were also distributed. This photo was found in the Bradford Women's Institute Scrapbooks.

John Boddy in account with Nathan Jackson.

Adair house and driving shed. In later years beautiful gardens were developed where the chicken coop once stood. Cedar hedge in the background.

Maple syrup in the Adair bush on Con. 8 in 1947

These are the children of Charles and Emily (Johnson) Adams, farmers of Bradford. David and John in the back row, and their sisters Bertha, Lilly (Perry) and Emily (Else). Jessie Lawrence is not pictured as she lived in Saskatchewan. David and John fought in World War I, though John died in Belgium on November 10th, 1917 and is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.

The front entrance to the new Administrative Building for the Township of West Gwillimbury on August 12, 1989. The ribbon for the ribbon cutting ceremony can be seen outside hanging across the entrance way.

The building was designed by architect R. Myles Allison from Barrie, and replaces the offices built in 1951. The building and adjacent works garage cost $820 000.

A view of the exterior of the new Administrative Building for the Township of West Gwillimbury, opened on August 12, 1989.

The building was designed by architect R. Myles Allison from Barrie, and replaces the offices built in 1951. The building and adjacent works garage cost $820 000.