Official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988. Eleanor Sherbo is holding the microphone, with Bruce Owen and Brenda Fuss to her left.

Mayor William de Peuter speaking at the official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988.

Medallion presented in honour of the incorporation of Bradford by C.T.S Evans (Reeve of Bradford), in 1960.

Wood and metal plaque from the Township of West Gwillimbury municipal building.

The plaque has the town crest and lists reeves, councillors and those involved in building efforts.

Photograph from 1908 of the Simcoe County commissioners and officials of that time period, including A.E. Scanlon representing Bradford and Wm. Wood representing West Gwillimbury.

Top Row: J.T. Simpson (Dep. Reeve Tiny), Wm. Matthews (Reeve, Sunnidale), A. Jackel (Dep. Reeve Midland), A.W. Beardsley (Messenger), Wm. Leach (Dep. Reeve Nottawasaga), F.H. Bell (Reeve Oro), Robt. Bell (Dep. Reeve Flos), J.H. Mitchell (Reeve Alliston), W.R. McLean (Dep. Reeve Oro), A.E. Scanlon (Reeve Bradford), T.B. Cramp (Dep. Reeve Orillia), A.A Cunningham (Dep. Reeve Orillia Township), Jas. Dundas (Dep. Reeve Essa), E.A. Little (Surrogate C. Clerk)

2nd Row: John McCosh (County Court Clerk), Jas. Stafford (Dep. Reeve Tiny), Jos. Caldwell (Reeve Vespra), J.J. Mitchell (Dep. Reeve Medonte), Jos. Pierson (Reeve Tecumseth), Thos. Shaw (Reeve Matchedash), Thos. Goodeve (Reeve Adjala), Geo. Copeland (Reeve Penetanguishene), A.C. Garden (Reeve Barrie), Jas. Moore (Reeve Tossorontio), G.E.J. Brown (Reeve Creemore), J.R. Harvie (Reeve Orillia Township), C.J. Picotte (Reeve Tiny), W.M Harvey (Sheriff), J. Sissons (Jailer)

3rd Row: J.R. Cotter (Crown Attorney), H. Grose (Reeve Innisfil), E.T. McConkey (Dep. Reeve Innisfil), Wm. Wood (Reeve West Gwillimbury), W.B. Sanders (Reeve, Stayner), D.C. Barr (Reeve Collingwood), Walter Lawson (Reeve Tay), Jas. Vair (1st Dep. Reeve Barrie), A.P. Potter (Reeve Tottenham), Jas. McDermott (Reeve Flos), Alex. Ingram (Reeve Midland)

Sitting Row: R.J. Fletcher (Clerk), W.F. Toner (2nd Dep. Reeve Collingwood), C.G. Millard (Reeve Coldwater), M. Clark (1st Dep. Reeve Collingwood), W.C. Goffatt (Reeve Orillia), Alex Woodrow (Reeve Midland), Jas. Jardine (Reeve Nottawasaga), Rich. Bell (Reeve Essa), Dan. Quinlan (County Treasurer)

A copy of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It was enacted as part of the Canada Act 1982 and came into force on April 17, 1982.

Dignitaries' float in the Bradford Centennial Parade. Decorations on car appear to be gladioli and carrot tops.

Occupants of car (clockwise from driver): Gordon Compton, unknown, unknown, Art Evans, unknown, unknown.

"Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau spoke to members of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association last Friday. He answered questions about the government's wage and price controls and threatened stiffer measures if the controls do not stop inflation. The press conference was held in the Royal York Hotel after Trudeau addressed a Rotary Club luncheon."

"A different type of campaign relying on door-to-door canvassing paid off for D. Arthur Evans last Thursday when he was returned to the Ontario Legislature. Mr. Evans, the Conservative incumbent, led New Democratic candidate Paul Wessenger by 1,934 votes and Liberal Marg Kelly by 4,443. Mr. Evans said he felt the race was closer this time both because he was running against two good candidates and a provincial trend which saw the Conservative majority cut and their number of seats reduced to 51."

"Arthur Evans of Bradford, former Simcoe Centre MPP, was among the dignitaries at the official opening of the new Simcoe County courthouse in Barrie last Friday. Mr. Evans who represented Simcoe Centre for 16 years, was joined in the plaque unveiling and ribbon cutting by Roy McMurtry, Attorney General of Ontario, and George McCague, Minister of Government Services. The courthouse is in downtown Barrie and it cost $7.3 million. It contains four county courtrooms and five courtrooms for the criminal and family court divisions. The building also accommodates the office of the sheriff and Crown attorney, administration offices, and the Simcoe County Law Association. A large crowd braved snowy weather to watch the opening ceremony and tour the modern building."