Part of Local History Collection
Amanda Gallagher
Part of Local History Artifacts
Plaque by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association:
"This cast iron base and impeller were components of one of the two original water pumps installed in the 1928 Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme. The pumps would lower the water level by four to five feet thereby draining the water out of the marsh and allowing the marsh lands to be dried and cultivated. The two pumps could each lift 20 000 gallons per minute from the reservoir over the dam.
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury assisted in developing the water fountain. George Holancin, local metal sculptor, created the winged blue heron. This piece won Top Honours for Floral Displays as part of the Communities in Bloom Ontario 2006 program."
Amanda Gallagher
Water Pump Sculpture - side view
Part of Local History Artifacts
Plaque by the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association:
"This cast iron base and impeller were components of one of the two original water pumps installed in the 1928 Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme. The pumps would lower the water level by four to five feet thereby draining the water out of the marsh and allowing the marsh lands to be dried and cultivated. The two pumps could each lift 20 000 gallons per minute from the reservoir over the dam.
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury assisted in developing the water fountain. George Holancin, local metal sculptor, created the winged blue heron. This piece won Top Honours for Floral Displays as part of the Communities in Bloom Ontario 2006 program."
George Holancin
Train at the Bradford GO Station terminal
Part of Local History Collection
A train pulling into the Bradford terminal of the GO line.
Part of Local History Collection
Looking north west up Holland Street East in Bradford. The Town Hall is on the right of the street at 61 Holland St E.
Part of Local History Artifacts
An oil lamp with a flat base, meant to be placed on a table.
Bill Marks
Part of Local History Collection
Peter Wilson
Part of Local History Artifacts
Commemorative spoon head detail.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Simcoe County Pride Awards Nominee Poster
Part of Local History Collection
A poster for the 2018 Simcoe County Pride Awards. Bradford West Gwillimbury wasa nominee under the community heading.
County of Simcoe
Part of Local History Artifacts
Commemorative copper dollar made for the Town of Bradford's 125th anniversary. The coins were able to be used at Downtown Bradford businesses.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library