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CA BWGPL AR-2018-08-13-05
Item
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.

Joe Saint

Storage Box for Professor Day's Level

CA BWGPL AR-2018-08-13-05-2018-08-13-06
Part
c. 1925

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

Saint, Kenneth Harvey (Joe) obituary

CA BWGPL VS-2000-26439
Item
2010-06-08

Part of Vital Statistics

Event Date : Sunday, June 06, 2010
Event Type : Death

Description : Died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, in his 94th year. Of Bradford, beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Petrie). Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Audrey Tailby, Percy Saint, Nellie James, Mel Saint, Roy (Farmer) Saint and Olive Beekink. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Resting at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral service will be held in the Lathangue Chapel on June 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Catania, Aida Interview

CA BWGPL OH-Catania
File
1991

Part of Oral History Collection

Audio of an interview with Aida Catania in 1991. She is interviewed by Joe Saint, Irene Moriarty and an another interviewer. She discusses her family history and early life. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.