Term browse - West Gwillimbury

Centennial Re-Union Attracts Largest Crowd Ever in Bradford

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1957-08-07

"The home-coming for the Bradford Centennial Reunion has brought sons and daughters from the length and breadth of the continent, and even guests from Bradford, England.
Bradford churches were filled to capacity on Sunday, when old boys and girls added to the regular congregations, and friendships were renewed following these services." ...

Bradford Witness

Centennial Beauty Queen Third Place - Julia Varga

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1957-08-21

Part of Local History Collection

The following set of photographs were taken from the Bradford Witness August 21, 1957 edition, highlighting the Bradford Centennial parade and celebrations.
This photograph is of the third place Centennial Beauty Queen, Julia Varga.

Bradford Witness

Canada's Centennial Flag

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1867-1967

Part of Local History Collection

Flag part of Jean and Rob Keffer's centennial album

Jean Keffer

Canada's Centennial Celebrations

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1967

Part of Local History Collection

Contains articles and photographs of Canada's Centennial celebrations around West Gwillimbury. Some photographs were donated by Jean and Rob Keffer (Mayor of Bradford West Gwillimbury 2014-2022), while others came from the newspapers of the time.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Bradford's Centennial Parade

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1957

Part of Local History Collection

Bradford's Centennial Parade.

Bradford's Centennial - United Farms float

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1957

Part of Local History Collection

Bradford's Centennial Parade. Banner on float on right reads "Birthday Greetings to Bradford from United Farms."

Bradford's Centennial - Store floats

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1957

Part of Local History Collection

Bradford's Centennial Parade. Shops that line Holland St. W. include Kilkenny Furniture, Evans Bakery, and Bradford 5 Cents to $1.00 Store. The tow truck at the far right of the picture is from Monarch Ford. Behind it, two girls carry a banner which reads: "Centennial Congratulations from Ray Hodgson, Imperial Oil Dealer, and Joe Wintercorn, Imperial Oil Farm Trade Agent." Behind them is an old Imperial Oil gasoline tank wagon.