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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: 'Splendid' Ravenscraig hosted lavish parties

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
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THEN AND NOW: Elegant house was home to early pioneer

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
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THEN AND NOW: Santa first paraded through town in 1949

THEN AND NOW: Santa first paraded through town in 1949

Despite debuting on a school day, parade drew sizable crowd
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THEN AND NOW: Grove St. home has deep Irish roots

THEN AND NOW: Grove St. home has deep Irish roots

This is one of many Gothic-style homes in the area near Bayfield Street
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THEN AND NOW: Cenotaph site has been gathering spot for years

THEN AND NOW: Cenotaph site has been gathering spot for years

Cenotaph began in 1922 as monument to fallen First World War soldiers
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THEN AND NOW: Dunlop St. good fit for shoemaking Neill brothers

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
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THEN AND NOW: Barrie's first female mayor won handily

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
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THEN AND NOW: Woman who defied odds to become a doctor

THEN AND NOW: Woman who defied odds to become a doctor

Jennie Gray Wildman spent her career helping those less fortunate
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THEN AND NOW: Women's Institute founder's legacy lives on

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
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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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