"Mayor Roy Gordon will be on hand tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 a.m. at Stedman's on Holland Street west to "re-open" that store in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. New owner Cliff King took over the Bradford commercial landmark February 7 from Ron Bannerman, after the store had been in the Bannerman family for more than 30 years. Mr. King, a native of Fergus, was a district manager for Stedman's before buying the Bradford store. He and his wife, Monique, and their five children, Kathy, Christine, Kim, Ricky and Nicole are going to buy a home in Bradford, but Mr. King reports they have been so busy with the store that they haven't found the time. Monique, Kathy and Kim help in the store, along with employees Mary Saint and Audrey Stevens. Mr. King is closing at 4 p.m. this afternoon to get ready for the big opening festivities that include prizes of two antique radios and special sale items. He said that he appreciated the assistance he received from Mr. Bannerman when he first took over the store. Mayor Gordon will be presented with a special pair of gold scissors for the ribbon-cutting."

Nellie Sue had an antique and collectibles shop here on Holland Street. Before this it was a private home. The house has since been demolished.

Contains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury buildings and streets

"Liquor store manager Clare Sullivan (left) stands with cashier Herb Taylor at the opening of the new Liquor Control Board outlet on Holland St. W. The store had six customers in the first 15 minutes of business, according to Sullivan, who also said the Monday opening helped by being on the same day prices went up. All stock showed the new price raises."

Interior of Ritchie's Drug Store circa 1954. From left to right - Lew Campbell, Anita Griffith, Ruth Ritchie.

The Bradford Shoe Repair Shop was located on Holland St. E. Mr Laka was the owner.

A token that would have been given out to patrons by J.A. Wood Shoe Store.

World War II pilots in front of Hipwell's General Store in the early 1940s.

Springdale store in winter. The proprietors of the Springdale Store were Addy and Auke Ellens.

Store and gas station, located at the 12th Line and Highway 11, accommodated the hamlets of Coulson’s Hill and Deerhurst. Operated by Wilda Cronan.