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Threshing at the Faris Farm circa 1892, showing the stationary steam engine, and the barn of the era, with no foundation on the north half of lot 12, con. 5.

This was probably on Church St. Note the wooden plank sidewalk.
Elizabeth Hodgson was born in December 1898 and died in December 1969. Elizabeth Hodgson later married Ross Bell, and they had five children: Marguerite (married Gerald Roberts), Jean (married Frank Kell), Gladys (married John Cronan), Tom (married to Lois), and Doris (married to Lew Campbell).

Andrew Thompson first started the hardware store in 1865. He was born in Innisfil township, and first started a hardware store with a Mr. Kendall. He then bought out his partner, and the Driffill's Hardware store on the corner, and proceeded to run his business. In addition to hardware items, he also carried silverware, stoves, furnaces, paints, and school supplies. When he died in 1905, Miss Thompson, a graduate of the Optical Institute of Canada, became store manager. She ran her business out of the shop as well. The Thompson's home was located at the corner of Moore and Frederick Streets.

Everyone is gathered around the side of the building for an auction.

Built sometime between 1830 and 1860. It survived the fire of 1871 that destroyed much of Bradford's downtown. It was also used as a schoolhouse.

Notice how while there are cars parked on the street, others are still using horse and carriage.

This is a picture of Holland Street looking west when it was just a dirt road. Notice the trees that used to line the street. The white building on the right was the post office and up to 1915 was home to the first library in town. The dark building beside it was a laundry .

Holland Street looking east towards the Barrie/Simcoe Street intersection. Kilkenny Furniture is on the left side, and the Queen's Hotel is the most visible sign on the right.

Holland Street, Taken after 1905 (W. Whyle bought the Queen's hotel in 1905).

This is the Holland Street Theatre

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Description : Lieut.-Col. Richard Tyrwhitt.
Born in Simcoe County, on November 29, 1844.
Represented South Simcoe in the Commons in the Conservative interest since February 16, 1882.
Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel commanding the 36th Peel Battalion in February 1886.
Married Emma, daughter of the late Ven. Archdeacon Whitaker, in April 1870.
Interred at St. John's cemetery, Tecumseth.