Part of Local History Collection
A photograph of seven Bradford business men, c. 1870. William L. Campbell (Grain Dealer) is on the top left in back row. He was sent to Bradford by his Newmarket employer in 1862 to open a grain and lumber business.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Carruthers, William grave marker
Part of Local History Collection
"In memory of (Will)iam Carruthers, who died on July 31, 1870, Aged 78 Years. (Native) of Cumberland, England."
Amanda Gallagher
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
South Simcoe News
Volume 6, Number 274
p.2
South Simcoe News
The Sufferers by the Late Fire
Part of Local History Collection
South Simcoe News
Volume 6, Number 274
June 15, 1871
p.2
South Simcoe News
Part of Local History Collection
"In memory of Ethle Sophia, only Dau. of William & Rebacca Belfry, Died Sept. 26, 1872, Aged 2 Yrs. 20 Days"
From the Belfry Cemetery
Amanda Gallagher
Campbell, Peter - broken grave marker
Part of Local History Collection
"...Died Aug. 9, 1872, Aged 49 Years. A native of New Brunswick"
From cemetery transcriptions, this is the grave marker of Peter W. Campbell
Amanda Gallagher
John H. Hockridge Advertisement
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Ad for John H. Hockridge from The Simcoe County Gazetteer and Directory 1872-73.
Convent Plaster Decorative Moulding
Part of Local History Artifacts
A piece of plaster decorative moulding recovered during demolition of The Lukes House/The Convent in August 1994. This house had various owners throughout its history. Most notably, Reverend Egerton Ryerson, Samuel Lukes and the Ursuline Order of the Diocese of London (Catholic sisters).
Convent Decorative Plaster Point
Part of Local History Artifacts
A decorative plaster point recovered during demolition of The Lukes House/The Convent in August 1994. This house had various owners throughout its history. Most notably, Reverend Egerton Ryerson, Samuel Lukes and the Ursuline Order of the Diocese of London (Catholic sisters).