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1900-05-10

The Metropolitan railway was a streetcar project which was to extend up to Bond Head through Bradford. Newspapers reported in 1900 that citizens would welcome this track through the towns, although it was a costly endeavour:
"The residents of the north end of Newmarket are solicious for the continuance of the Metropolitan Railway track through to their quarter, and have called upon the Council to endeavor to get the company to perform the work."

It also presented issues with the town's current layout, hence changes had to be made:
"The contract for removing the Newmarket Exhibition buildings to the South of the track has been let by the Management Committee, and arrangements have also been made for the erection of a grand stand. With these improvements the local grounds will compare favorably with any in the county."

Bradford Witness

Bradford 41 Years Ago

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1904

Part of Local History Collection

An 1904 reprint of part of the April 2nd, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. It was printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has happenings related to Bradford ratepayers and town council.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Building of the Community Centre

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1956

Part of Local History Collection

A photograph of the community centre being constructed in 1956.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Lew Campbell during the Building of the Community Centre

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1956

Part of Local History Collection

A photograph of Lewis (Lew) Campbell outside of the community centre in 1956, during its construction.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Elusive bottom slows rail bridge

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1974-01-23

Part of Local History Collection

"Since last July, a 10-man construction crew from the Canadian National Railways has been installing a new railway trestle across the Holland River, on the boundry [sic] of Simcoe county and the Region of York. The new steel trestle will extend 275 feet across the river and sit 16 to 17 inches higher than the wooden bridge which the railroad is presently using." ... article explains the history of this bridge, and the difficulties of the new installation.

Bradford Witness