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Then and Now
THEN AND NOW:
Stately Bayfield St. home remains in 'marvellous shape'
House built in 1895 for John H. Bennett and his wife, Fannie Augusta Meeking; Bennett served as Barrie's mayor in the early 1900s
Jan 17, 2021 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Turreted Dunlop St. building once served as mayor's residence
Lake-facing home near Poyntz Street was the home of Donald Ross, who was Barrie's mayor in 1905 and 1906
Jan 10, 2021 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
The tragic tale of tailor Alex Milne
Highly respected Barrie businessman was struck by a jitney on Bradford Street in December 1922 and died 32 hours later
Jan 3, 2021 12:30 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Allandale Lawn Bowling Club
Lawn bowling locally helped make Barrie 'one of the sportiest towns in northern country'
Dec 20, 2020 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
R.I. Fraser and Company
Downtown merchant was a seasoned dry goods man, having had experience in the larger cities of England and Scotland
Dec 13, 2020 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
Downtown Allandale
Allandale may not have the busy commercial centre it once did, but it's still a vibrant, historic neighbourhood within Barrie
Dec 6, 2020 12:00 PM
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THEN AND NOW:
China Hall
'Our dinner sets are marvels – not only because the patterns are admiringly painted and perfectly burnt in, but also on account of their very low prices'
Nov 29, 2020 12:00 PM
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THEN & NOW: Rice’s Cigar Store and Bath Rooms
Over the years the store has changed hands, but the cigar store, founded in the 1890's, used to serve as a place to get a smoke, bath and shave
Nov 22, 2020 12:00 PM
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THEN & NOW: Dunlop Street East
By 1897, Thomas Sidsworth employed eight people year-round and needed two wagons to supply his many customers
Nov 15, 2020 12:00 PM
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THEN & NOW: 113 Collier Street
Several prominent Barrie people have lived in the home, including Mayor F.E.P Pepler from 1888 until the early 1900s
Nov 8, 2020 12:00 PM
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