Borough of 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

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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:

Brief history from the Bradford Woods school site

Brief history from the official Bradford Woods site, taken from a booklet by Ann Jenkins

Bradford Woods history on display through house tour

Newspaper article:

April 19, 1932 Very brief blurb about the planting of a tree in observance of the Washington bicentennial

Updated January 3, 2012