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RCAF Bomber crashed

RCAF bomber crashed on marsh in early 40's. Plane was not badly damaged as it plowed into muck B.B. Dodger Collings hired to jack it out and bring it to Bradford on scow. This is at the dock in Bradford. Tom Collings sitting on his dads boat, not that there are spaces between the slats on the boat. These boats were used to keep fish alive until people came to pick them up in tank trucks.

United Church

The United church is located on Barrie Street. This church was built around 1865 and uses the Gothic style of architecture. It is the oldest surviving church in town. This building may have been designed by John Howard, a famous architect in Toronto who designed churches and public buildings resembling this one. The Sunday School room at the back of the present church was the first church built in 1836. Originally this was a Methodist Church. Please contact the library (905-775-3328) if you have any more information on this photo.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wiggins

  • CA BWGPL OS9263
  • 1952

"Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wiggins of Bradford, the former Joyce Matchett, whose marriage took place recently."

Lauria Currier

  • CA BWGPL OS9197

Possibly Laura Currier (nee Charpontier). Please contact the library at 905-775-3328 if you have any further information.

Demolition of Bradford Arena

  • CA BWGPL OS9193
  • 1956

Demolition of the old Bradford Arena located at John St. W. and Moore. The arena was built in 1913 and Harvey Curry's father William Curry was the contractor. This picture shows the last of the old Bradford rink in the first week of May, 1956.

Bradford's Centennial

  • CA BWGPL OS9187
  • 1957

Dan Collings' horses and democrat wagon. This photograph was presented in appreciation to Dan Collings by the Bradford Ladies Knitting Club. In the wagon are Dan Collings, Mae Fuller, Millie Gapp, and Shirley Woodcock.

Queen Elizabeth II

  • CA BWGPL OS9154

Copy of a portrait by Lilias Torrance Newton, R.C.A.

Demolition of Bradford Arena

  • CA BWGPL OS9123
  • 1956

Demolition of the old Bradford Arena located at John St. W. and Moore. The arena was built in 1913 and Harvey Curry's father William Curry was the contractor.

Demolition of Bradford Arena

  • CA BWGPL OS9111
  • 1956

Demolition of the old Bradford Arena located at John St. W. and Moore. The arena was built in 1913 and Harvey Curry's father William Curry was the contractor. This picture shows the rink being taken down by Nick Goedhardt's gang.

Carolyn Brockwell

  • CA BWGPL OS9076
  • 1954

Carolyn Brockwell, daughter of Mrs. Ted Brockwell, at age six. She was one of the babies whose delivery Mrs. Fuller assisted with as a midwife. The doctor who delivered her was Dr. J.E. Todd.

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