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

THEN AND NOW: Highlands home to newspaperman, teacher and singer

Berczy Street home's sturdy design was crowned with a fabulous centre turret and also had a view of the bay

Jun 6, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Holgate House paints beautiful picture of Allandale's heritage

Allandale-born artist Edwin Holgate was invited to join Group of Seven in 1929 and showed with the famous group in 1930-31

May 30, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Parklands near Shanty Bay a 'powerful' piece of local history

Around 85 acres in size, estate had beautifully manicured lawns, natural woodlands, even a lighthouse and its own private power plant

May 23, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Something fishy was afoot at aptly named Wonder Valley

Ten freshly painted cabins with electricity, running water, showers and new mattresses housed 1,100 guests in tourist camp's first season

May 9, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Owen St. home once owned by man behind Barrie Carriage Co.

Factory located at Ellen and John streets built the Barrie Bell in early 1900s, but company soon ran into financial problems

May 2, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Berczy St. home once served as convent in Barrie

Residence still has a cross on the peak of its roof and the land also included the Eugenia Wesleyan Methodist Church burial ground

Apr 25, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Castle on Valley Dr. once home to prominent Barrie judge

Letitia Heights structure stands today as a remarkable and significant heritage building, preserving an important piece of our community’s history

Apr 20, 2021 1:36 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: The Lally House on Collier St.

In the 1970s, the building was purchased and its use changed from apartments to offices

Apr 18, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: 190 Shanty Bay Rd.

During early days of settlement, Kempenfeldt's growth outpaced nearby Barrie; Kempenfeldt had four taverns, a brewery, a wharf and more

Apr 11, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

THEN AND NOW: Rockforest II

Original Rockforest was built on Peel Street, but was demolished in the 1980s to make way for townhouses; Rockforest II was constructed on Owen Street around 1900

Apr 4, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

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