"Construction crews working on Holland Street West uncovered a bit of history last week. According to several workers at the road reconstruction site, several large timber-like beams were unearthed from about six feet below the present surface of the road. It is likely that the beams date from the 1800s, and were either part of, or laid just after the demolition of, the first covered road in the county...."

"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.

Zima building bylaw dispute - part four

Zima building bylaw dispute - part five

Zima building bylaw dispute - part eight Note: article was never concluded in this or next edition of the Bradford Witness - printing error

"Construction has begun on the third phase of Britannia Heights, which will run north to the 8th Concession. About 135 homes under the Mod-Aire and Patrician Homes name will make up the new subdivisions. Construction crews are installing pipeline to provide the services for the new homes."

Photograph of trucks outside the entrance from the construction of the library at its location on Holland Court. The view is from the street, looking toward east entrance.

Photograph of what would become the adult stacks area of the library when it was located on Holland Court.

Photograph of the construction process of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Library at 425 Holland Street W., Bradford, Ontario. Image of the beginning phases of construction. Image taken on September 17th, 2009.