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Prof. W.H. Day cairn - detail

Prof. W.H. Day cairn - detail

"In Memory of William Henry Day, Professor of Physics at O.A.C. Guelph, whose foresight and energy were principal factors in the development of the Holland Marsh Gardens. He came to Bradford in 1924 and harvested his first crop in 1928. He died suddenly while at work in his garden, July 5, 1938.
Erected jointly by county of Simcoe, Townships of West Gwillimbury and King and Village of Bradford 1955."

Amanda Gallagher

Documents

Documents

List of documents donated by Art Janse that relate to the Holland Marsh Scheme

Art Janse

Plans & Maps

Plans & Maps

List of plans & maps donated by Art Janse that relate to the Holland Marsh Scheme.

Art Janse

Prof W.H. Day and Crew

Prof W.H. Day and Crew

Professor W. H. Day, who initiated much of the work in the marsh operated the Kingwilbra Gardens beside Bridge Street. Tom Fuller Sr. was one of the workers on the marsh for the professor. Mr. Fuller recalled getting paid 17-cents an hour and then getting a rather substantial raise to 20 cents an hour. The work crew included Arthur Taylor, Jack Geddes (killed in action during the Second World War), Wilbert Mulliss, Bruno and John Carvalho, Frank Maurino, Herb Taylor, Homer and Howard Henbest, Gordon McKelvie, Bob Edney, Charles Hansford, Joe Sangdrige. In the photo, top left, A. Moffat, S. Foster, H. Taylor, Tom Fuller, A. Doan, J. Foster, W. Semenuk, B. Cudmore. Middle Row: N. Gilfin, A. West, M. Thompson, R. Smith. Bottom Row: J. Ellis, H. Ellis, Hunter, J. Sadur, M. Zlotkin.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Gertie Spek

Gertie Spek

One year after Hurricane Hazel, before the canal was dug out.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

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