Photograph of a speech at the opening of a meeting room at the Bradford Public Library in June of 1981 at the then library location on John Street.

At podium: Gertie Melbourne, Zyg Fenik (Bradford Town Councillor)
Seated: Bruce Reynolds, Marilyn Reynolds

Photograph of a speech at the opening of a meeting room at the Bradford Public Library in June of 1981 at the then library location on John Street.

At podium: Zyg Fenik (Bradford Town Councillor), Gloria Linstead (Board Member)
Seated: Bruce Reynolds, Marilyn Reynolds

"To celebrate Canada's 125th birthday, why not take a walking tour of some of the oldest streets in Bradford, four of which date back 162 years!" ...

Photograph of Lieut-Gov. David Onley and his wife, Ruth Ann Onley, on the corner of John St. East and Barrie St. for the unveiling of the Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe statue.

An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.

Article contains description of the Compton business.

"OTTAWA, Aug 5-The Honourable Jean-Paul Deschatelets, Minister of Public works, today announced the award of a $101,600 contract to the Gorsline Construction Limited of Weston, Ont., for the construction of a Federal Building at Bradford, Ont.
The firm was the successful bidder of four in response to advertising for public tenders which closed on June 10, 1964. The highest bid was $106, 396. The work is scheduled for completion in 10 months.
The one storey building, measuring 72 feet by 62 feet, will be located on the northwest corner of John and Barrie Streets. It will be of concrete and steel construction with an exterior finished in brick and the base covered with Canadian granite. The main entrance canopy will be of reinforced concrete and steel construction.
The interior partition will be of masonry construction and the finished will include plaster, terrazzo, ceramic tile, acoustic tile ceilings and linoleum floor covering.
The windows will be sealed, double glazed units, installed in aluminum frames. Lighting will be fluorescent and heating will be from a gas fired hot water system.
The parking area at the rear and side will be asphalt covered, while the north, west and south boundary lines will be closed in with a chain link fence.
Accommodation will be provided for the Post Office Department and the Department of Agriculture.
Plans and specifications were prepared in the Toronto District Architect's Office of the Department of Public Works. I.M. Saunders, District Architect of Toronto, Ont., will be responsible for supervision of the work."

Photograph of Heidi (Chard) Northover and Anita Sikma during the packing process to move from the library at 35 John Street to the new library at 100 Holland Court in 1988.

Photograph of Anita Sikma during the packing process to move from the library at 35 John Street to the new library at 100 Holland Court in 1988.

Photograph of Heidi (Chard) Northover during the packing process to move from the library at 35 John Street to the new library at 100 Holland Court in 1988.