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CA BWGPL AR-2018-08-13-05
Unidad documental simple
c. 1925

A Keuffel & Esser level that was used for activities such as surveying. It was originally owned by Professor William H. Day, who was integral to the Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme's beginnings. 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.

The drainage scheme report came out in 1924 and work began in the mid-1920s. The work involved intercepting part of the Holland River and the diversion of water around the perimeter of the area using drainage canals. Canal excavation materials were used to create dykes on the to-be reclaimed (marshland) side of the canals. The re-claimed land was used for farming and roads were constructed on top of the dykes to allow for transportation.

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Events

CA BWGPL JS-Vol2-JSC-v2-1000
Unidad documental simple

Parte deJoe Saint fonds

Contains news clippings and articles on various events of Bradford West Gwillimbury

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Schools - Bradford High School

CA BWGPL JS-Vol2-JSC-v2-1520
Unidad documental simple

Parte deJoe Saint fonds

Contains news clippings and articles on Bradford High School in Bradford West Gwillimbury

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Evans, Charlie & Brock Summary

CA BWGPL OH-Evans-Evans Summary
Unidad documental simple
1991-01-10

Parte deOral History Collection

Summary of an interview with Charlie & Brock Evans on January 10, 1991. They are interviewed by George Jackson. Anne Coffey, Joe Saint, Louise Evans and June Chambers are also present at the interview. They discuss their childhood in the area, their family/families and lives. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

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Saint, Joe MP3 (#2) - On the Selby Cemetery

CA BWGPL OH-Saint
Unidad documental simple

Parte deOral History Collection

An interview with Mr. Joe Saint by Miriam Swan on the Selby Cemetery and various other cemeteries in Bradford and West Gwillimbury. Discussion includes the family history of the Selby Cemetery, and on Coulson's Hill cemetery,

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Saint, Joe MP3 (#3) - On Family History

CA BWGPL OH-Saint
Unidad documental simple
1987-05-02

Parte deOral History Collection

This is a talk by Kenneth 'Joe' Saint at the West Gwillimbury Hall. He talks about the Saint Family History.

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Armstrong, James obituary (long)

CA BWGPL VS-1900-17494
Unidad documental simple
1956-02-15

Parte deVital Statistics

Event Date : Wednesday, February 08, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : Although known to have a heart ailment, Mr. James Armstrong was about town every day and his death was most unexpected. Last Wednesday morning he had been to the building he formerly owned, and where he continued to be interested in the alterations which have converted it into a bowling alley, and from there he went to visit with a friend at the B.A. station. While in the latter business place he suffered a heart seizure and was moved to his home where he passed away about noon. The deceased was born in Bradford 71 years ago, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong. He attended Bradford schools and in early life cut and sold marsh hay, long before the idea of draining the Holland Marsh was conceived. Later he was in the garage and motor sales business, retiring from active business life a number of years ago after suffering a broken back in a fall at his barns. In February, 1914, James Armstrong and Jane Saint, both of Bradford, were married in Toronto. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. William Watson (Shirley) of Bradford, also two grandchildren, Robbie and Debbie Watson. He was predeceased by an infant son, Gordon, and a daughter, Jean, who died when a child, also by a sister, Mrs. Metcalfe (Sarah) and a brother, Jack. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home where services were taken by his rector, Rev. W. S. Johnson, of Trinity Anglican Church. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.The pallbearers were Richard Saint, Jack Church, Jim Church, Ken. Saint, Mel. Saint and Roy Saint, all of Bradford.

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Churches