W.L. Campbell opened the store around 1891. It was located at 10 Holland St. West. He was the son of William Campbell, grain dealer, and brother of Dr. L.H. Campbell. He was born in Bradford. W.L. attended the Ontario College of Pharmacy, in Toronto, and graduated in 1891, winning the College medal for general proficiency. He was also an expert lacrosse player, until a knee injury kept him from playing. He then took over duties as the team's secretary-treasurer, and the team has since won two provincial championships and one inter-championship. He is also a member of the gun club.
The caption of this photograph follows: "Business Men of Bradford of Twelve Years Ago [1894] Top Row (from left to right): W.J. Walker; J.H. Driffill; Jas. Driffil; E.P. Snow; H.C. Barry; J.H. Davey; S.J.W. Sutherland; Dr. L.H. Campbell; E. Garrett. Second Row: A. Thompson; H.S. Broughton; Robt Stewart; Jas. Clarke; Wm. Campbell; R.J. Barry; Wm. Kilkenny; John Bemrose, sr.; E. Boddy; Jas. Mills. Third Row: J.H. Hockridge; C. Elliot; R.F. Green; T.S. Graham; J.S. Boddy; G. Ogilvie; John Bemrose, jr. Front Row: B. Hulse; E. Driffill; W. Scott; H. Parker; J.G. Cook; W.L. Campbell; A. Sutherland; W.W. Ellis."
Photograph of Marjorie Blanchard Campbell. Wife of William L. Campbell. They met in 1915 when Marjorie was visiting Bradford friends who had moved from her home in Jamestown, New York. Picture taken 1910.
Marriage announcement in a New York state newspaper with details about the wedding of Marjorie Blanchard and William L. Campbell. The marriage occurred in Jamestown, New York in 1917.
Photograph of Bessie Blanchard, sister of Marjorie Blanchard Campbell (wife of William L. Campbell). The photograph was taken around 1920 when Bessie visited her sister and brother-in-law, travelling from Jamestown, New York. It also showcases the east view from the backyards of the houses on Barrie Street.
