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Cont'd "Tom Fuller recalls marsh days with Professor Day"
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Water Pump Sculpture - side view
Part of Local History Artifacts
Plaque by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association:
"This cast iron base and impeller were components of one of the two original water pumps installed in the 1928 Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme. The pumps would lower the water level by four to five feet thereby draining the water out of the marsh and allowing the marsh lands to be dried and cultivated. The two pumps could each lift 20 000 gallons per minute from the reservoir over the dam.
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury assisted in developing the water fountain. George Holancin, local metal sculptor, created the winged blue heron. This piece won Top Honours for Floral Displays as part of the Communities in Bloom Ontario 2006 program."
George Holancin
Part of Local History Artifacts
Plaque by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association:
"This cast iron base and impeller were components of one of the two original water pumps installed in the 1928 Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme. The pumps would lower the water level by four to five feet thereby draining the water out of the marsh and allowing the marsh lands to be dried and cultivated. The two pumps could each lift 20 000 gallons per minute from the reservoir over the dam.
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury assisted in developing the water fountain. George Holancin, local metal sculptor, created the winged blue heron. This piece won Top Honours for Floral Displays as part of the Communities in Bloom Ontario 2006 program."
Amanda Gallagher
Storage Box for Professor Day's Level
Part of Local History Artifacts
Ae box for an instrument, a Keuffel & Esser level.
Part of a collection of Professor William H. Day's work equipment, donated by Joe Saint. Both the case and level were originally owned by Professor William H. Day, who was integral to the Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme's beginnings. The equipment was traded to Len Saint in the 1930s for a truck. The survey of the marsh determined the elevation of the muck soil and the bordering "highland" soils, providing the information the planners would need to determine the grades, estimate the materials to be moved and to determine the alignment of the canal.
Joe Saint
Fuller, Bill Audio Interview Two Part 1
Part of Oral History Collection
First part of an interview with Bill Fuller October 19, 1994. He is interviewed by Joe Saint and George Jackson. They discuss Bill's memories and his antidotes relating to the Holland Marsh and Professor W. H. Day. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Janse, Art Interview Audio Part 1
Part of Oral History Collection
First part of an interview with Art Janse on November 13, year unknown. He is interviewed by George Jackson with Dawn Saunders also present. Art discusses the Holland Marsh, his family and his career (politician, Holland Marsh Drainage Commission). See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Janse, Art Interview Audio Part 2
Part of Oral History Collection
Second part of an interview with Art Janse on November 13, year unknown. He is interviewed by George Jackson with Dawn Saunders also present. Art discusses the Holland Marsh, his family and his career (politician, Holland Marsh Drainage Commission). See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into two parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Fuller, Bill Audio Interview Two Part 2
Part of Oral History Collection
Second part of an interview with Bill Fuller October 19, 1994. He is interviewed by Joe Saint and George Jackson. They discuss Bill's memories and his antidotes relating to the Holland Marsh and Professor W. H. Day. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Fuller, Bill Audio Interview Two Part 3
Part of Oral History Collection
Third part of an interview with Bill Fuller October 19, 1994. He is interviewed by Joe Saint and George Jackson. They discuss Bill's memories and his antidotes relating to the Holland Marsh and Professor W. H. Day. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives