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Part of Local History Collection
Birdie Webb, Librarian, turning the sod. Left to Right: Mrs. Yomans (Board), Mrs. Blackwell (Board), Mrs. Kneeshaw Dalph (Board), Mr. Stevens (Board and High School Principal), Mr. Ted Delvin (Chair), Mr. Dean Blake (Treasurer), Mr. Brittain (Public School Principal), Mr. Joe Magani (Mayor), Mr. McKenzie (Bradford Witness), Mr. John Zima (Builder)
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Public Library Book Plate
Part of Local History Artifacts
A book plate with black calligraphy style writing, one of many done by Ian Reid.
"Ian Reid was a resident of West Gwillimbury before Bradford amalgamated in 1991. He live on the 11th line of WG. He was a very popular citizen, always dressed in his Scottish kilt and accessories for anything festive or celebrative. In town, he recited 'Ode to a Haggis' on Robbie Burns Day in one of the local pubs at the time, which I attended. He was known in the library as the Patron who did all the calligraphy for our book plates. If any family made a donation to the library in the form of a memorial, or just purchasing books for the library, Ian Reid graciously on his own time made these book plates which are prominently displayed in the books..." (See sources)
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
BWG Public Library Ground Breaking Brochure
Part of Local History Artifacts
The brochure for the ground breaking ceremony of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library located at 425 Holland Street W. on October 3, 2009.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Bradford Public Library Catalogue Card
Part of Local History Artifacts
Blank catalogue card from the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
A photograph of Bradford Public Library Librarian/CEO Alannah Hegedus in 1995 during the beginning of automation at the Library.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph a office in the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph a young woman reading books in between library bookshelves/stacks.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Official Opening - George Jackson
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford resident George Jackson speaking at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Official Opening - Dedication Plaques
Part of Local History Collection
Unveiling of library dedication plaques by Susan Faria and Harvey Curry at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Official Opening - Dedication Plaque Unveiling
Part of Local History Collection
Unveiling of library dedication plaques by Susan Faria and Harvey Curry at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library