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- 1921
Parte de Local History Collection
A bow-string bridge at Line 5 commonly known as the Kinsley Bridge because Wilfred Kingsley lived on the farm on the north side was built in 1921.
Parte de Local History Collection
A bow-string bridge at Line 5 commonly known as the Kinsley Bridge because Wilfred Kingsley lived on the farm on the north side was built in 1921.
New Canal Bridge Officially Opened by County Officials
Parte de Local History Collection
Article detailed the opening of the bridge near the Holland Marsh pumphouse which "serves a considerable portion of the Holland Marsh, [and] replaces the old wooden structure which was in a bad state of repair". Officials for Simcoe and York Counties, and King Township attended.
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Parte de Local History Collection
Photograph of the rail's bridge switch which moves the train to the corresponding track, from July 1982.
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Steal of a deal: Marsh for train bridge? Good deal - in 1853
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Article from the King Connection on King township's portion of the Holland Marsh, which West Gwillimbury traded for a train bridge into the town of Bradford in 1852.
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Via Rail over the Holland River -1988
Parte de Local History Collection
Photograph of the Via Rail Train going south over the Holland River bridge in 1988.
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Elusive bottom slows rail bridge
Parte de Local History Collection
"Since last July, a 10-man construction crew from the Canadian National Railways has been installing a new railway trestle across the Holland River, on the boundry [sic] of Simcoe county and the Region of York. The new steel trestle will extend 275 feet across the river and sit 16 to 17 inches higher than the wooden bridge which the railroad is presently using." ... article explains the history of this bridge, and the difficulties of the new installation.
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Prompt Attention Given Incorrect Sign at Bridge
Parte de Local History Collection
Article describes the action taken on the 'Schomberg River' sign on the bridge to Bradford instead of Holland River, reflecting on the previous publication's discovery.
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Bridge should be replaced, Bradford engineer says
Parte de Local History Collection
Article featuring Ernst Heinrichs, engineer, and his proposal to the town council on the Holland River bridge's replacement needs. At the time, the bridge was 34 years old and had shifted two feet from its original position.
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When Did the Holland River Change its Name?
Parte de Local History Collection
Article describes the discovery of a 'Schomberg River' sign on the bridge to Bradford instead of Holland River.
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