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Part of Local History Collection
A panoramic letter card received by Birdie Webb from a member of the Saint family who was fighting overseas in WWI in 1915. This type of card had a letter as well as photos like a postcard inside.
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Padre Ormand Hopkins being inducted into the parish of Trinity Bradford and Coulson's Hill. Also in the picture are Jim McClockin, June Brown and Jack Hambly.
Opening of West Gwillimbury-Bradford Centennial Park
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A formation ride of the Governor General's Horse Guards at the Centennial Park during Saturday's opening celebration.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Opening of Bradford District High School
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Bradford high school principal Alex Taylor (right) accepts the official government of Ontario plaque from education minister Tom Wells commemorating the opening. Over 400 people were on hand to witness the official opening ceremonies.
Bradford Witness
Old Fire Hall on Barrie Street
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford fire hall with many volunteers. Volunteers were the only source of fire fighters in those days.
From left to right: Roy Storey, Ted Gapp, Roy Saint, Bill Beekink, Gord Church, Jim Church, George Allan, Jim Everitt, Gord Compton, Orville Hand, Harold "Butch" Boyd, Chuck Woodcock.
Bill Marks
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This high school was located on Queen Street in Bradford. This is a picture taken soon after the building was constructed in 1892 as the trees and bushes surrounding the school are still quite small. The first head master was S. Arthur Marling. This building burned down in 1924.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Nina Burnham - Unveiling of the Elizabeth Gwillim Statue
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Nina Burnham, an Elder of the Six Nations blessing the commemorative statue of Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe at the official unveiling ceremony in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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The finishing touches being put on Bradford's new fire hall. This picture accompanied an article in the Bradford Gazette.
Bradford Gazette
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A long way up! Firefighters will train in this 57' high tower. The tower will also be used to dry fire hoses. This photo appeared with an article in the Bradford Gazette.
Bradford Gazette
Part of Local History Collection
Louis Graham Neilly, son of Louis Allen and Flossie Scott. He served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II.