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Ritchie's Drugstore Closing

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1974

Part of Local History Collection

Bradford Witness newspaper article from 1974 about the closing of Ritchie's Patent Medicines. The business before being Ritchie's was W. L. Campbell's Drugstore. "During the 57 years it was in the Campbell name, the pharmacy also shared its quarters with William's father's lumber and grain business, as well as the doctor's office of his brother Lewis."

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Ritchie's Drug Store Ad

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1957

Part of Local History Collection

An ad for Ritchie’s Drug Store in Bradford from 1957. Appeared in the Bradford Witness.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Recollections of the Old Times

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1938

Part of Local History Collection

Image of a newspaper article from May 25th, 1938 about the recollections of Thomas A. Pratt of Islington, Ontario in relation to William Campbell of Bradford, Ontario.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Ready To Greet Patrons

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1974-07-24

Part of George Jackson fonds

"Liquor store manager Clare Sullivan (left) stands with cashier Herb Taylor at the opening of the new Liquor Control Board outlet on Holland St. W. The store had six customers in the first 15 minutes of business, according to Sullivan, who also said the Monday opening helped by being on the same day prices went up. All stock showed the new price raises."

Bill Lidstone

R.B. Bird - Auctioneer

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1854-09-27

Part of WEGWHIST Collection

Advertisement for R.B. Bird's auctioneer and conveyance services

Bradford Chronicle

Pro-Line Automotive & Performance Ribbon Cutting

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1992

Part of Miriam King fonds

Photograph of the ribbon cutting from the grand-opening of Pro-Line Automotive & Performance. The store was owned by then mayor, Pat Storey.

Far Right: Pat Storey, Middle: John Maurino

Miriam King

Pro-Line Automotive & Performance Grand-Opening

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1992

Part of Miriam King fonds

Photograph from the grand-opening of Pro-Line Automotive & Performance. The store was owned by then mayor, Pat Storey.

Far Right: Pat Storey, Middle: John Maurino

Miriam King

Pizzaville Donates to the Library

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1987-08-05

Part of Local History Collection

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Tony Gratton (Business Owner), Carlos Beloso (Business Owner) and Debbie Jeske (Library Rep.)

Bradford Weekly