Bond Head – Bradford West Gwillimbury 1880 to 2018

Then and Now – 1880 to 2018

Bond Head – Bradford West Gwillimbury – 2930 County Road 27 Bradford, Ontario
Brazill House (Hotel) located at the southwest corner of the village of Bond Head, boasts a two-storey frame hotel typical of the 1865 period. Built by widow Mary Brazill of the prominent local family who pioneered the three corners of the village, it is one of the two surviving hotels in the hamlet and a landmark that identifies Bond Head. (now Bond Head Hotel) two windows over the buggy shed were for the 75-foot dance hall built over the shed.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Farmers Market 10th Anniversary

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market will open on Saturday, May 27th 2017 for another season. This year the market celebrates its 10th Anniversary. At the same time members of council and residents of Bradford also came out to celebrate Bradford’s 160th Birthday – with the official opening at 10 a.m. The Market returns to the parking lot beside the Bradford Public Library, 425 Holland St. West, every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  #BradfordOntarioFarmersMarket

Bradford West Gwillimbury Farmers Market 10th Anniversary Pictures
Bradford Ontario Canada Farmer’s Market Facebook Page

Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario Canada Farmers Market,  Photo By Nicholas Molnar Photography

Bradford West Gwillimbury Ontario Canada – Mayor Rob Keffer and members of Council Opening Day Celebrations – Nicholas Molnar Photography –

Bradford West Gwillimbury Ontario Canada

Photo By Nicholas Molnar Photography 

Bradford West Gwillimbury is a town in south-central Ontario, in the County of Simcoe in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area on the Holland River. West Gwillimbury takes its name from the family of Elizabeth Simcoe, née Gwillim.

The former Town of Bradford was amalgamated with portions of the former Townships of West Gwillimbury and Tecumseth to become the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury on January 1, 1991.

The Auld Kirk Church Bradford Ontario Canada

The Auld Kirk Church is located on the south half of Lot 8 on Concession 6 of West Gwillimbury. In 1819, a group of Scottish and Irish settlers arrived in Upper Canada, and developed the area known today as the “Scotch Settlement”. After the initial goal of building homes to fulfill the stipulation of the land grants, their thoughts turned toward building a church and school to educate their children. In 1822, land was obtained from John Faris, an Irish farmer, for a graveyard. In 1823, a log church was built on the land, and it also served as a school house during the winter months.

We Grew up or live in Bradford West Gwillimbury 5th Annual Christmas Food Drive

We Grew up or live in Bradford West Gwillimbury 5th Annual Christmas Food Drive
Starting Nov 30th to Dec 21st 2016.

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We have teamed up with, “Times Designs Custom Embroidery” as the Official drop off Location, for this event. https://www.facebook.com/TimesDesigns 

60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION

60th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution – Bradford West Gwillimbury Ontario Canada

October 23, 2016 was the 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury at 1:00 p.m. in front of the BWG Courthouse at 57 Holland Street East.  On October 23, 1956, a bold and courageous Hungarian people,yearning for freedom, rebelled against communist domination,demonstrating in the streets of Budapest, then spreading their actions to other parts of the country; and By the revolution’s end on November 5, 1956, thousands of Hungarians had died and many more were jailed in the name of liberty; and We pay homage to the courage of the 1956 Freedom Fighters whose sacrifice and undaunted spirit marked the beginning of a 35-year battle that ultimately brought down communism and gave birth to the free and thriving Hungarian nation of today; and The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury values its rich heritage and diversity, including men and women of Hungarian descent; and Today, on the 60th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution, we recognize the many ways Hungarian Canadians have enriched and strengthened our country and our community through their spirit and hard work, and inspired us with their courage and conviction.

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Bradford Board of Trade shines spotlight on local business excellence 2016

The Bradford Board of Trade celebrated business excellence at a Gala evening, held at The Club at Bond Head the theme was “Midnight In Paris”, on October 21 2016. Those successes were celebrated, with the presentation of the 2016 Business Awards. Nominees were asked to submit information on their business, service model, community involvement, and testimonials from the public. A panel of judges reviewed the nominees; in the event of a tie, the decision was based on testimonials.The awards did not mark the end of the evening. Instead, Gala-goers were invited to stay, socialize, and dance the night away.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Ontario – Sunset –

Bradford West Gwillimbury Ontario – Sunset -2016

Bradford Ontario Canada 1885

Bradford Ontario Canada
Looking West On Holland street
Year c1885 – c1890

On the corner there of Main Street and Simcoe is the Old Andrew Thompson hardware store it started in 1865. In addition to hardware items, he also carried silverware, stoves, furnaces, paints, and school supplies. When he died in 1905, Miss Thompson, a graduate of the Optical Institute of Canada, became store manager. She ran her business out of the shop as well.

On the northwest corner of the main intersection in Bradford. Main Street/Barrie In this Picture here it was know as the Uneeda Hotel. This building was first known as the Innis House. In 1906, it was called the Central Hotel, and ran by Peter Holt. He had purchased the property in 1899 from Mr. L. Algeo. It had 22 bedrooms, and two sitting rooms. It was heated by a furnace, and lighted by acetylene. At this time, it was the longest established hotel in Bradford, and was frequented by the farming community when they came into Bradford. For more Information check out our Bradford Facebook  group at Bradford Ontario Canada’s History Facebook Group.

 

Bradford Ontario Canada W. Davey Butcher Shop

Before and After Bradford Ontario Canada

W. Davey Butcher Shop. W. Davey is the man standing in front of the shop with the apron on.(Top Picture) It later became Webb’s Butcher Shop. He is the one sitting on the carriage. It then became Pezzanitti’s Meat Shop and a resturant (Fernies) Today it is the Flower Merchant 33 Holland St. West, Bradford, Ontario Canada