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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:
Dionne quintuplets caused worldwide sensation
Barrie’s Hurliburt Shoes would send five pairs of baby shoes to little girls from northern Ontario
Dec 17, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
'Splendid' Ravenscraig hosted lavish parties
'The story goes that Anna’s extravagant lifestyle depleted the Cooke fortune, resulting in the sale of the ... grand home,' writes columnist
Dec 10, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Elegant house was home to early pioneer
Now housing offices of M&K Company, residence at 159 Collier St. was built in 1855 for John McWatt
Dec 3, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Santa first paraded through town in 1949
Despite debuting on a school day, parade drew sizable crowd
Nov 26, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Grove St. home has deep Irish roots
This is one of many Gothic-style homes in the area near Bayfield Street
Nov 19, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Cenotaph site has been gathering spot for years
Cenotaph began in 1922 as monument to fallen First World War soldiers
Nov 12, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Dunlop St. good fit for shoemaking Neill brothers
Prospective customers were advised to 'look for the big red boot sign' to find more stock than any store north of Toronto
Nov 5, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Barrie's first female mayor won handily
Of the mayors who have governed Barrie since 1871, only three have been women, including Marjorie Hamilton, Dorian Parker and Janice Laking
Oct 29, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Woman who defied odds to become a doctor
Jennie Gray Wildman spent her career helping those less fortunate
Oct 22, 2023 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Women's Institute founder's legacy lives on
In Barrie and beyond, benefits of organization founded by Adelaide Hoodless can still be felt
Oct 15, 2023 12:00 PM
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