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Collection of items that can be found in the Local History and Archives rooms, either in physical or digital form. Collection includes documents, maps, photographs and items relating to the Bradford West Gwillimbury area's local history.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Contains articles on the accidental deaths within the Bradford and West Gwillimbury area
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to the early history of Bradford, Holland Landing, and West Gwillimbury
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Holland Landing freight shed fire
Part of Local History Collection
"The G.T.R. freight sheds at Holland Landing narrowly escaped being consumed by fire at 12 o'clock on Saturday [April 29th]. After doing about $100 damage to the roof the fire got under control. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a passing locomotive."
Bradford Witness
World War 1 Roll of Honour and Veterans
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women in World War I, including veterans related articles, artifacts and photographs, and the Roll of Honour
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
World War 2 Roll of Honour and Veterans
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women in World War II, including veterans related articles, artifacts and photographs, and the Roll of Honour
Woman Loses Arm in Automobile Accident
Part of Local History Collection
"Miss Alida Hill, of 160 Macphedson Ave., Toronto, was critically injured in an auto accident Saturday afternoon when the car in which she was a passenger failed to negotiate the curve at the foot of Holland Landing hill, climbed an embankment and then rolled on the shoulder of the road. The driver of the car, Miss Dora Pepler, 19 Kendall Ave., Toronto, escaped injuries. The injured woman was removed to York County Hospital, Newmarket, where it was found necessary to amputate her right arm. She also suffered from shock. The car is badly wrecked."
Bradford Witness
The Holland River, East and West Branch
Part of Local History Collection
Article about the confusion of naming the Holland River Schomberg River - and which branch of the river is named properly.
Bradford Witness