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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: 'Revered' teacher Emma King left lasting historical impact

THEN AND NOW: 'Revered' teacher Emma King left lasting historical impact

Emma King had a long and successful career as a teacher
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THEN AND NOW: Sans Souci often called 'China Bird House'

THEN AND NOW: Sans Souci often called 'China Bird House'

Sophia Street home's design has 'strikingly different take on the Gothic Revival style,' says history columnist
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THEN AND NOW: Spry made his mark within postal service

THEN AND NOW: Spry made his mark within postal service

Spry family made its home on High Street at Claireaux, which was considered 'a most striking home in its day'
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THEN AND NOW: St. Giles church had many names, winding story

THEN AND NOW: St. Giles church had many names, winding story

Saint Giles, whose name adorned Cook Street structure, was patron saint of the sore, smitten and afflicted
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THEN AND NOW: Bryson Bros. baked up success on High St.

THEN AND NOW: Bryson Bros. baked up success on High St.

John Bryson purchased property at 14 High St. in 1899
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THEN AND NOW: Agricultural Park once home to Barrie Exhibition

THEN AND NOW: Agricultural Park once home to Barrie Exhibition

Near present-day Dunlop Street West and Eccles Street South, Agricultural Park included the best half-mile track in Ontario
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THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. business boasted live lobster

THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. business boasted live lobster

Building at 109 Bradford St. is perhaps best remembered as Frank Teklenburg’s popular Barrie Seafoods
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THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part Two

THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part Two

Stately house at 74 High St. is one of Barrie's last remaining ‘grand homes’
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THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part One

THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part One

The newlyweds’ stylish house was an imposing, Tudor-influenced structure that had a unique 5-sided bow window, expansive veranda, an oriel window on the north side and parapeted gables
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THEN AND NOW: Former Stevenson house on Collier St.

THEN AND NOW: Former Stevenson house on Collier St.

This charming home, at first glance, has the appearance of duplex, given its symmetrical design
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