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Description : For the first three months that the Compton's Garden Market IGA was open, it was both the newest and the oldest IGA store in Canada. The IGA located at the corner of Melbourne Drive and Holland Street West in Bradford, is still the oldest store in the country, celebrating 56 years of customer service this summer. Not only that, but the IGA is still owned by the Compton family - the third generation of Comptons - and that is something that makes Dave and Karen Compton proud. The original store, opened in 1944, was located at 12 Holland Street West; from 1969 to 1983, the store was on John Street West; and from 1983 to just last year, it was located in the Holland Square Plaza. When David Compton had the opportunity to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, and build a new facility, he jumped at the challenge, "It was almost a test: "Show us what you've learned." I think I put everything that I learned into the building of the store." For about 10 years, he had kept notes on what worked and what didn't - and the result is the "Market Garden", with its ample parking, high ceilings, wide aisles and generous entry-way, now being used as a model for other new IGA stores. The store will be marking its 56th anniversary with a 2 week celebration.

A wood and metal plaque. It reads:

"This Local History Room was furnished by the Lions Club of Bradford to Commemorate the visit of Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary President of the International Association of Lions Clubs on the occasion of their 50th anniversary October 9. 1987."

An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.

A summary of Fred Apperley's second interview on March 7, 1974. The interview largely discusses Cookstown. Additionally, emphasize is on Mr. Apperley’s childhood in Cookstown. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

A summary of an interview with Marjorie Baynes on June 20,1991. She is interviewed by George Jackson. The interview discusses the Baynes’ family tree in detail. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.

Summary of a presentation by Irma Burton at a Scotch Settlement Historical Society Meeting at the Auld Kirk on July 29, 1995. She discusses Hughes and Gibbs family histories. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.

Summary 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 audio.

Audio of an interview with Sam Catania on September 27, 1994. Recorded and prompted by George Jackson. Sam discusses working with Professor W.H. Day and dredging the Holland Marsh. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

Audio of an interview with Renee DeWilde on February 28, 1972. The interviewer is unnamed. The interview discusses Renee DeWilde's involvement in the early tobacco industry in Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.