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      A unique map of Bronte done in the 1980s.

      an early map of Bronte showing street names.

      A deed of land for property in Bronte dating from 1892

      A deed of land from the year 1874 in which Charles Sovereign sold or leased land in Bronte to Sophia Carrigew.

      An interior view of the deed of land from Charles Sovereign to Sophia Carrigew in 1874.

      Bronte is symbolized by a stoneboat, which was used in the 19th century, in hopes of maintaining the image of the historic village that represents Bronte's history.

      Dawnstar Properties withdrew their proposal to build a new convenience plaza at Lakeshoer Road West and Mississaga Street after local residents promised to fight their proposal.

 Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 12 Apr 1989     "Over the past several weeks, the Oakville Beaver has been looking at the changing face of Bronte. The once quaint fishing village has undergone massive changes over the years, particularly since the mid 1970s. And that change shows no sign of slowing down. In this final article in the series, …

 Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 26 Sep 1984     Town council made a mistake four years ago when it included a section of Bronte, west of East Street, n a commercial-residential zoning, council's planning committee has decided...

 Di DuToit, Oakville Beaver, 21 Sep 1987     An Oakville local reminisces about their time in Bronte.

 John Colliston, Oakville Beaver, 13 Jun 1979     Concerns about parking and historical preservation of Bronte buildings were raised after the "Review of Land Use East of Bronte Creek" was released by the town's planning staff.

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 11 Jun 1986     Oakville town council dropped their appeal of the Ontario Municipal boards decision to allow development of a plaza on the corner of Lakeshore Rd. W. and East St.

 Michael Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 18 Aug 1975     Opposition to the townhouse development plan along Lakeshore Road by local Bronte residents.

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 15 Aug 1979     "This is the first in a series of articles examining the former village of Bronte, now the west end of Oakville. The village has changed a lot in the last few years, and there are more changes on the way...Today, a general look at what lies at the foot of …

 Linda Jacobs, Oakville Journal Record, 5 Apr 1976     A description of the proposed Bronte Tertiary Plan.

 Patricia Sykes, Oakville Journal Record, 21 Jan 1970     Oakville council approves a recommendation to build a Delta-Mar apartment commercial complex in Bronte.

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 22 Aug 1979     "This is the last in a series of three articles on the former village of Bronte, now a district within southeast Oakville

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 2 Feb 1979     A news article describing the proposal of the Bronte plaza at Lakeshore Road and Bronte Road. The concept plan put forward by the town was met by mixed reactions.

 Oakville Journal Record, 28 May 1980     The town responds to a suggestion of an additional parking lot in Wutherign Heights, located in the southwest area of Bronte Harbor. This proposal was created as a result of increased parking demands of fishermen and boaters.

 Daily Journal Record, 2 Oct 1972     Bronte's first "open forum" review. This forum was created to discuss the Bronte Official Plan, which proposed new developments for Bronte.