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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: The tragic tale of tailor Alex Milne

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
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THEN AND NOW: Allandale Lawn Bowling Club

THEN AND NOW: Allandale Lawn Bowling Club

Lawn bowling locally helped make Barrie 'one of the sportiest towns in northern country'
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THEN AND NOW: R.I. Fraser and Company

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
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THEN AND NOW: Downtown Allandale

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
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THEN AND NOW: China Hall

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'
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THEN & NOW: Rice’s Cigar Store and Bath Rooms

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
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THEN & NOW: Dunlop Street East

THEN & NOW: Dunlop Street East

By 1897, Thomas Sidsworth employed eight people year-round and needed two wagons to supply his many customers
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THEN & NOW: 113 Collier Street

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
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THEN & NOW: 152 Bradford Street

THEN & NOW: 152 Bradford Street

For the past several decades, the Jennett Funeral & Cremation Centre has operated in the building
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THEN & NOW: The Bird house

THEN & NOW: The Bird house

Home at 84 Wellington St. E. has many Gothic Revival features, from its steep roof, two end chimneys, centre bay and lovely front entrance
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