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SS #4 Scotch Settlement School

This was the first frame school in the Scotch Settlement, S.S. #4. The teacher's name was Ed Shear. This photograph was taken in the late 1880's or early 1890's. The school is still standing on the corner of Middletown and the fifth concession.

Sawyer, Florence Bateman

Florence Bateman Sawyer born 1881 and died 1912. If you have any additional information about this photo please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

Geo. Stoddart Home

The residence of Mr. Geo. Stoddart. See Related Description links for the house's construction in newspaper snippets.

Campbell, Amelia

Amelia Campbell (nee Long) at ninety years of age. Photograph was taken in the living room of the house.

Lacrosse Team Canada

A photograph printed in the Yesterday newspaper section of the Bradford Witness. It shows Canada's national team in 1907. Bradford members on the team included V. Graham (top row, second from left), Dr. Lewis H. Campbell (top row, third from left) and Fred Coombs (front row, seated)."

The newspaper caption reads (note that the year and Dr. Campbell's first name are incorrect, see above for clarification): "Canada's recent Lacrosse world championship victory in England could mark a revival of our truly national sport. In Bradford Lacrosse was widely played early this century with the area producing several world-class competitors. This photo, submitted by Thomas Pratt of Islington, shows Canada's national team of 1915. Bradford members on the team include V. Graham, second from left, top row, Dr. Lou Campbell, third from left top row, and Fred Coombs, seated in front."

1908 Train Wreck on G.T.R.

Train wreck on the Grand Trunk Railway between Bradford and Gilford July 15, 1908, a result of making up time.

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Bradford Lacrosse Team

The lacrosse team poses for a photo.

(Left to Rights): Robert McKinstry, J. Sutherland, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell, unidentified, unidentified, W. G. Sutherland, L. Church, Walter Reeves, Ollie Robinson, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, B. B. Collings, Rex Morris.

Sturgeon, Pte. William R.

Private William R. Sturgeon, Service No. 3038445 of the Central Ontario Regiment, World War I.

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