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Looking Back Over the Century - Bradford & Amsterdam
Part of Local History Collection
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the Holland River is the topic.
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Canada's Centennial Celebrations
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.
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The Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News - 100th anniversary
Part of Local History Collection
Article featuring the centennial anniversary of the Bradford Witness's merged partner, the South Simcoe News.
"One hundred years ago, in 1865, the first issue of The South Simcoe News was published in Bradford and that is the centennial anniversary being marked by this issue of The Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News, but newspaper life in this town began before 1865."
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Century Old Bradford Town Hall Rejuvenated
Part of Local History Collection
"Bradford's town council has marked this Centennial year in very suitable manner by doing a very complete "face-lifting" job at the venerable town hall. A complete and permanent refinishing of the exterior of the building, together with a few needed repairs, and a paint job, where paint can be applied, has worked wonders." ...
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Part of Local History Collection
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.
Bradford's Centennial - Centennial Queen Close Up
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the Centennial queen during the 1957 Bradford Centennial Parade.
Bradford's Centennial - Centennial Queen
Part of Local History Collection
Car in Bradford's 1957 Centennial Parade.
Office Window - Century Buildings/ Town Hall history
Part of Local History Collection
Article features news on the county's century buildings, featuring the history of the Town Hall (61 Holland St E.).
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Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains news clippings and articles on various events of Bradford West Gwillimbury
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Holland River Gardens Co. Ltd. Float
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 float was made by Holland River Gardens Co. Ltd.
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