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Caption under photograph: "Mr. Wm. Compton and son, Gordon, in front of their fine new I.G.A. Food Market, which opens for business next Wednesday, August 17."
Related article contains description of the Compton business.
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New Compton IGA Food Market Opens Wed., Sept. 17
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Article contains description of the Compton business.
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The Campbell House (west view) located at 33 John St East. The house was built in 1900.
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An article about a highly destructive fire that swept through Holland Street, destroying multiple buildings, businesses and homes. The original article appeared in the May 22nd, 1871 edition of the Toronto Daily Telegraph and was reprinted in 1901 as part of the "Looking Backward" series.
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Photograph of Jack Bowles. Son of Louise Graham Campbell's sister, visiting Bradford around 1920. In this photograph he is wearing Dr. Lewis H. Campbell's (Louise's husband) Lacrosse uniform. Dr. Campbell's parents home is in the background of the image.
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My Canada... The Campbells of Bradford
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An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
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Trinity Church, Bradford, Celebrates 100th Anniversary
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"Sunday, June 10th marked the Centenary of Trinity Church, Bradford. Two services were held with congregations far exceeding the seating capacity of the church. The rector, Rev. H.G. Blake, conducted the services." ...
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Parte de Local History Collection
This is the house of Dr. Lewis Campbell at 33 John St. East. It was built in 1900, and many of the details within the house are still original. A roof skylight, balcony infill above the porch, and the entrance stairs and railing have all been modified.
Dr. Lewis Campbell was a second generation of the Scottish Campbells and was well known in Town. See the Related Descriptions for more information on Dr. Campbell.
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St. John's Presbyterian Church
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The Church was built in 1893 on the corner of Church and John Street, during the pastorade of Rev. F. Smith. It replaced a frame structure that was sold to the Anglican Church to be used for a parish hall in 1893, it was demolished in 1953. The Stonework is by George McDonald, a stonemason. The original name was Bradford Presbyterian Church but was later renamed St. John's Presbyterian Church in 1966. The seating capacity is 350, and the tower stands 65 feet high.
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Photograph of Anita Sikma during the packing process to move from the library at 35 John Street to the new library at 100 Holland Court in 1988.