"Eyes for the Eyeless" Article
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An article about the process of creating and distributing hand-blown glass eyes.
Debby French
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"Eyes for the Eyeless" Article
Part of Local History Artifacts
An article about the process of creating and distributing hand-blown glass eyes.
Debby French
Bradford Women's Institute Sign
Part of Local History Artifacts
Wooden sign with Bradford W.I. engraved on the front.
Bradford Women's Institute
1892 West Gwillimbury Tax Collector's Roll
Part of Local History Artifacts
Township of West Gwillimbury tax collector's roll for 1892. This was used by the town treasurer to record tax payments.
Township of West Gwillimbury
Convent Plaster Decorative Moulding
Part of Local History Artifacts
A piece of plaster decorative moulding recovered during demolition of The Lukes House/The Convent in August 1994. This house had various owners throughout its history. Most notably, Reverend Egerton Ryerson, Samuel Lukes and the Ursuline Order of the Diocese of London (Catholic sisters).
Convent Wood Decorative Moulding
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A piece of plaster decorative moulding recovered during demolition of The Lukes House/The Convent in August 1994. This house had various owners throughout its history. Most notably, Reverend Egerton Ryerson, Samuel Lukes and the Ursuline Order of the Diocese of London (Catholic sisters).
West Gwillimbury Town Council of 1903
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Council of West Gwillimbury in 1903.
Back Row: John Lee, Charles Stewart, George Hodgson
Seated: Jack Neilly, Robert Thorpe, Wm. Wood, Tom Ritchie.
Township of West Gwillimbury
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A Keuffel & Esser level that was used for activities such as surveying. It was originally owned by Professor William H. Day, who was integral to the Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme's beginnings. The survey of the marsh determined the elevation of the muck soil and the bordering "highland" soils, providing the information the planners would need to determine the grades, estimate the materials to be moved and to determine the alignment of the canal.
The drainage scheme report came out in 1924 and work began in the mid-1920s. The work involved intercepting part of the Holland River and the diversion of water around the perimeter of the area using drainage canals. Canal excavation materials were used to create dykes on the to-be reclaimed (marshland) side of the canals. The re-claimed land was used for farming and roads were constructed on top of the dykes to allow for transportation.
Joe Saint
Storage Box for Professor Day's Level
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Ae box for an instrument, a Keuffel & Esser level.
Part of a collection of Professor William H. Day's work equipment, donated by Joe Saint. Both the case and level were originally owned by Professor William H. Day, who was integral to the Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme's beginnings. The equipment was traded to Len Saint in the 1930s for a truck. The survey of the marsh determined the elevation of the muck soil and the bordering "highland" soils, providing the information the planners would need to determine the grades, estimate the materials to be moved and to determine the alignment of the canal.
Joe Saint
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Poster for the Centennial Events in August, 1957 in Bradford.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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An indenture between Robert Atkins of West Gwillimbury and Robert Campbell, also of West Gwillimbury.
Frank Buck