Article on the murals of Bradford as part of the Downtown Revitalization Project in 1995-96. This article features the Holland Marsh mural on Holland Street West, and the postcards mural on John Street.
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Mural on the side of 64 Holland St. West. It depicted the farmers of the Holland Marsh. This mural was painted in 1995 as part of the Downtown Revitalization Project. It was painted over in the fall of 2016 due to vandalism, and only Gwilly the Carrot remains.
Amanda GallagherMural on the back of 73 Holland Street East by artist "Jimmy". Mural depicted the sports and cultural activities of Bradford West Gwillimbury that hold the community together.
Amanda GallagherPart of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This stamp depicts the life of Andrew and Helen Cilipka on the Holland Marsh. Andrew and Helen were farmers on the land from 1938-1985.
Peter WilsonPart of the south side of 13 John St.. This section depicts Canadian symbols (a moose, beaver and a Canadian Flag) on a stamp. Artist is Angel Lariviere, created in 1996.
Peter WilsonPart of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This section depicts Emerald Weed Control Inc., a local business and mural sponsor
Peter WilsonPart of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This section depicts the Prosperous Farmlands of the Holland Marsh and West Gwillimbury. The names around the mural are Gwillimdale Farms Ltd., Westkal Farms Ltd., Langford Farms (From David, Michelle Langford and Family).
The sponsor in the stamp on the bottom left is MAV Inc., run by Manuel Fernandes.
Part of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This section depicts the Royal Bank, a mural sponsor, in a stamp.
Peter WilsonPart of the mural on the south of 13 John St. This section depicts the arrival of the first train to Bradford on June 15th, 1853. The bottom postcard or the 'back' of the top one states: "Bradford was ten years old at the time of Confederation, having been incorporated as a village in 1857."
Peter Wilson"Councillor Peter Dykie Jr. has been busy, helping to spruce up Bradford for the Sesquicentennial celebration this year. In particular, he has made it his project to raise the funds to restore the Town's murals, in time for the 150th Anniversary - starting with the historic mural on Holland St. Eact, painted by artist Bill Lewotchko to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Yonge St..."
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