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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 & 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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THEN & NOW: S.S. No. 12 - Ferndale

THEN & NOW: S.S. No. 12 - Ferndale

Ferndale, a two-room brick schoolhouse, opened in 1899 and had quite a history before it closed in 1963
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THEN & NOW: John Pearson House

THEN & NOW: John Pearson House

Built near the water's edge, construction was likely a challenge because of quicksand in the area
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THEN & NOW: Allandale Presbyterian Church

THEN & NOW: Allandale Presbyterian Church

Final Presbyterian service at Essa Road church was held Sept. 16, 2018
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THEN & NOW: Wine and liquor

THEN & NOW: Wine and liquor

Barrie Historical Archive hosting virtual walking tour to check out the city's watering holes from years gone by
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THEN & NOW: Barrie Fruit Market

THEN & NOW: Barrie Fruit Market

Although downtown merchants were said to be 'bitter rivals,' they were seen leaving court together; A court official overheard the remark, 'Misery does love company'
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THEN & NOW: 120 Dunlop St. E.

THEN & NOW: 120 Dunlop St. E.

Pfaff’s held its grand opening at the Dunlop Street location in August 1956, with CKBB broadcasting live from the store
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THEN & NOW: Essa Road and Tiffin Street

THEN & NOW: Essa Road and Tiffin Street

Grand Trunk Railway appointed an expert watchmaker to inspect watches of its employees and Wesley Webb was given this position in 1898
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THEN & NOW: St. Joseph’s Convent

THEN & NOW: St. Joseph’s Convent

The first Sacred Heart of Mary Church opened in 1850 and was turned into a three-room school in 1872
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