Borough of Bradford Woods
Bradford Woods
Looking northwest at intersection of Bradford and Wexford Run roads in Bradford Woods Borough. Billboard for “Sterling Gasoline…You will notice the difference,” two story Graham residence on Wexford Run Road in center of photo. Photo taken January 28, 1927.
History of Bradford Woods
Bradford Woods, originally settled as a summer getaway, was incorporated as a borough on May 3, 1915, from Marshall Township. The Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle (Harmony Line) interurban railway previously ran through Bradford Woods, where Forest Road is today. It provided a direct route to Pittsburgh, PA. A home rule government was established in 1974.
Links to historical articles about Bradford Woods
Links to historical maps of Bradford Woods
Newspaper articles
- January 20, 1911 – Farm Sold Near Bradford Woods
- June 29, 1914 – Summer Camp Opened
- June 10, 1930 – Bradford Woods School Wins Health Contest Cup
- August 22, 1931 – Bradford Woods Bus Line Asked: Harmony Company Would Extend New Service
- November 21, 1931 – Studio Players Plan Three New Plays
- April 19, 1932 – Very brief blurb about the planting of a tree in observance of the Washington bicentennial
- July 30, 1933 – Borough Was Indian Camping Place: Cool Pure Spring at Bradford Woods Lured Tired Travelers
- August 14, 1936 – Banker Succumbs at Bradford Woods (Everet E. Kehew)
- March 16, 1937 – Dramas – Bradford Woods Civic Club Member Offers Original Works
- June 13, 1939 – A Picnic program will feature the silver anniversary celebration of the Bradford Woods Civic Club
- June 18, 1942 – Annual Picnic to Close Active Year for Civic Club of Bradford Woods
- December 16, 1942 – Bradford Woods Juniors to Have Lighted Tree
- August 22, 1952 – Bradford Woods School Plan Hit
- December 29, 1958 – No Worry over Spelling: Even some Bradford Woods and Green Tree Officials Follow Post Office Style of One Word
- February 13, 1964 – Mrs. Millo Kehew
- November 15, 1979 – Dezort to Retire After 44 Years
- January 23, 1980 – Bradford Woods Women Help Newcomers
- February 22, 1983 – Bradford Woods Ambiance Beckoned Trolley Riders
- April 6, 1983 – Cheese? No Thanks, Bradford Woods Can’t Give it Away
- July 16, 2003 – Special Course: Fun is Par at Woodlands in Bradford Woods
- April 1, 2006 – Landmarks in the Woods: Bradford Woods School House, General Store Recall Borough’s History
