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A mock-up of both sides of a coin to be created to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Bradford.

The coins were made of both silver and copper and were able to be used at Bradford businesses in the Downtown.

A drawing of two options for one side of a coin to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Bradford.

Option one ended up being chosen and the coins were made of both silver and copper. They were able to be used at Bradford businesses in the Downtown.

This article relates to the fire of Bradford on June 24th, 1862, which originated in an unknown stable in the main city sector. There is no lasting record of a newspaper published during the week of the fire.

"Fire Inquest

On Friday morning last [June 27th], Corner Allen, with a Jury, held an inquiry into the causes of the late fire. About a dozen witnesses were examined, after which the jury returned the following verdict:
'We, the Jury empannelled to inquire into the causes or origin of the fire that occurred in this village on the night of the 24th [June] inst., having heard the testimony brought before us, are of the opinion that such fire originated through accident, whose cause is unknown to this Jury.
-A.S. Warburton, Foreman'
No evidence was adduced to show that there was either a candle or lamp in the stable on the evening in question."

Letter related to Village of Bradford finances, dated April 14, 1902.

This receipt was received in a donation by Bill Marks on December 14, 2016. The front page of this receipt shows the income/business taxes of Henry Harman, 10 John Street, in 1912. The back of the receipt shows Henry's calculations when he filled it out.

Voters’ List of the municipality of the Village of Bradford, dated 1950.

Voters’ List of the municipality of the Village of Bradford, dated 1951.

1977-78 Council Members
(l-r) Robert Hamilton, Charles 'Bud' Brown, John Fennell, Art Janse, Bruce Keffer

Poster for the 2012 Carrotfest event on Saturday, August 18th, 2012

Poster for the 2013 Carrotfest event on Saturday, August 17th, 2013