The Bradford Historical Landmark Society

06/23/2026

And don't forget, June 28 is also our VERY POPULAR patriotic music concert at the Crook farm, as well as the Community Sing. We combined both this year for a really great event. We have some chairs, but you might want to bring your own or a blanket to sit on. See you there!

06/17/2026

05/24/2026

November 11, 1965. I used to belong to a bowling team, at the old bowling alley in Smethport. We called ourselves "the Pinheads" which gives you some idea of how good we were...

05/24/2026

Just in time for Memorial Day! Oh, wait, this was 61 years ago...

04/12/2026

I apologize for the poor newspaper print quality, but I thought this was cool. "Old Man Kendall" appeared at the Detroit Aircraft show in April 1931. As you can see, he was made of Kendall Oil parts. In 1931, the Kendall Oil Company was actively involved in promoting its products through the booming aviation industry. This appeared in the Bradford Era on April 13, 1931

04/07/2026

In celebration of our nation's 250th birthday, I will be posting 'historical' photos of Bradford and area, so that everyone can share local history as well. This is the first - taken on April 18, 1957. remember? Click on the picture to get the caption and full photograph.

03/23/2026

Hey Bradford - we need your help! We are looking for photographs of firemen who were members of the volunteer fire
companies in Bradford before the department became a paid department in 1903.

We know their names, but would love to have a photograph to go with the name.

Bradford City Fire Department historian Jay Bradish is currently looking for photographs of the following individuals who were Chief Engineers of the Bradford Fire Department from 1877 through 1903.

The men are as follows:

* Jule L. Andrews
* E. Nathan Southwick
* J. E. Grainger
* James F. Campbell
* Bert McAllister
* D. A. Ropp
* C. J. Flick

The volunteer fire departments of the immediate Bradford included the following:
* Johnson Hose Company
* Citizen Hose Company
* Era Hook and Ladder Company
* Whitney Hose Company
* United Hose Company
* Central Hose Company
* Potter Hose Company
* Liberty Hose Company
* Weaver Hose and Steamer Company
* Falcon Hose Company
* Koester Hose Company
* Cornen Hose Company
* Young American Hose Company
* Tarport Hose Company
* Tarport Hook and Ladder Company
* Kendall Creek Fire Department
* Kendall Fire Department
Jay is also interested in any photographs of firemen or apparatus and any memorabilia
for his upcoming book. He may be contacted at [email protected].