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Then and Now
Then and Now
Then and Now shares historical photos and personal stories of past people, places, and events and connects them to their significance today. They are made possible through our
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THEN AND NOW:
Collier church known for 'stunning' stained glass
'Historic Collier Street United Church continues to be a vibrant centre of worship ... and an important part of Barrie’s past,' says columnist
Feb 25, 2024 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Home saw many changes but still has great view
Previous owners of Dunlop Street East home included blacksmith, postmaster and politician
Feb 18, 2024 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Carney and Crow’s Tavern city's first 'hotel'
Barrie Hotel offered excellent dining and bar that featured top-shelf wines and liquors along with the finest cigars
Feb 11, 2024 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Essa Rd. spot was grocery store for decades
Store changed hands several times after Samuel McMorran set up shop in late 1800s
Feb 4, 2024 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
James Ross left his mark on Simcoe County
Ross was a businessman before getting into politics, eventually becoming county warden
Jan 28, 2024 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Little church almost unchanged in 75 years
Members of Barrie congregation gave freely of their time and labour, contributing to much of the construction of their long-awaited First Christian Reformed Church
Jan 21, 2024 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Many families passed through Owen St. home
Gracious house in downtown Barrie is actually two homes and the back section has its own address
Jan 14, 2024 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Innisfil home shows early rural workmanship
Fragments of dishes, brought from Scotland, are embedded in the gable of the stone house we know today as 1878 Innisfil Beach Rd.
Jan 7, 2024 1:40 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Visit from Colonel Sanders a recipe for success
KFC founder was welcomed by enthusiastic crowd in Barrie in 1965
Dec 31, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Early churches started out simply, humbly
Sole rector would often travel from village to village until permanent clergyman could be assigned to parish, writes history columnist
Dec 26, 2023 12:00 PM
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