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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 the continued support of Georgian International as part of our Community Leaders Program.

THEN AND NOW: Collier church known for 'stunning' stained glass

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
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THEN AND NOW: Home saw many changes but still has great view

THEN AND NOW: Home saw many changes but still has great view

Previous owners of Dunlop Street East home included blacksmith, postmaster and politician
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THEN AND NOW: Carney and Crow’s Tavern city's first 'hotel'

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
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THEN AND NOW: Essa Rd. spot was grocery store for decades

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
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THEN AND NOW: James Ross left his mark on Simcoe County

THEN AND NOW: James Ross left his mark on Simcoe County

Ross was a businessman before getting into politics, eventually becoming county warden
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THEN AND NOW: Little church almost unchanged in 75 years

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
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THEN AND NOW: Many families passed through Owen St. home

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
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THEN AND NOW: Innisfil home shows early rural workmanship

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.
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THEN AND NOW: Visit from Colonel Sanders a recipe for success

THEN AND NOW: Visit from Colonel Sanders a recipe for success

KFC founder was welcomed by enthusiastic crowd in Barrie in 1965
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THEN AND NOW: Early churches started out simply, humbly

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
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