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Looking Back Over the Century - Fire of 1871 and Holland Street businesses
Parte deLocal History Collection
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the Fire of May 25, 1871, and the businesses which rebuilt on Holland Street after the fire, is the topic.
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Rybka Bros. Produce Totally Destroyed by Fire
Parte deLocal History Collection
"Rybka Bros. Produce, 251 Holland Street East, Bradford, located immediately west of the C.N.R. station, was completely destroyed by fire, with its contents, late yesterday afternoon." ...
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Parte deGeorge Jackson fonds
"Liquor store manager Clare Sullivan (left) stands with cashier Herb Taylor at the opening of the new Liquor Control Board outlet on Holland St. W. The store had six customers in the first 15 minutes of business, according to Sullivan, who also said the Monday opening helped by being on the same day prices went up. All stock showed the new price raises."
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Parte deGeorge Jackson fonds
"This week's historical photo was submitted by Lew Campbell of RR 2, Bradford, whose father, W.L. Campbell (behind the counter) operated the drug store on Holland Street now occupied Ritchie's Variety Store. Fred C. Cook, standing in front of the counter, worked for Mr. Campbell for several years, intending to become a druggist. But he went into the insurance business instead. Mr. Campbell owned the drug store in Bradford for 57 years. He graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1891, a silver medalist in his class."
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Wife and Husband in Double Tragedy
Parte deLocal History Collection
"Mystery, beyond the understanding of the closest friends of the family, surrounds the horrifying tragedy of the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. ("Bud") Stephenson in their home above the Bradford Bakery, in which business the former was a partner, sometime about midnight on Saturday. ..."
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Personals - Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Stephenson's funeral
Parte deLocal History Collection
"Relatives attending the funeral of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Stephenson to-day included Mrs. Stephenson, mother of the former, and Mr. Lloyd Stephenson of Unionville; Mr. T. Stephenson, of Bultonville [sic]; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gowland and Miss Margaret Gowland, of Penetanguishene, parents and sister of Mrs. Stephenson; Mr. and Mrs. Steet, of Rouge Hills, the latter also a sister of Mrs. Stephenson."
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Stage Armed Hold-Up at Model Bakery
Parte deLocal History Collection
"Clerk Forced at Gun-Point to Open Cash Register -- Street Row Distracts Attention of Passerby."
Article describing a robbery at the Model Bakery on Holland Street.
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Parte deLocal History Collection
"This week's historical photo was submitted by Lew Campbell of RR 2, Bradford, whose father, W.L. Campbell (behind the counter) operated the drug store on Holland Street now occupied Ritchie's Variety Store. Fred C. Cook, standing in front of the counter, worked for Mr. Campbell for several years, intending to become a druggist. But he went into the insurance business instead. Mr. Campbell owned the drug store in Bradford for 57 years. He graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1891, a silver medalist in his class."
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Bradford Firemen Did Tremendous Service
Parte deLocal History Collection
"While not disparaging the splendid service and fine co-operation of the firemen from neighbouring municipalities, in the battle to save Bradford from more extensive damage from fire last Wednesday, the brunt of the long hours of the fight, and the strain of responsibility, fell upon the home brigade, and their magnificent effort and success merits the gratitude of every Bradford property owner." ...
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T. Kilkenny & Sons Advertisement
Parte deWEGWHIST Collection
Copy of an ad in the Bradford Witness for T. Kilkenny and Sons that appeared in November of 1882.
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