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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: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

THEN & NOW: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

The Owen Street church, considered to be rather elaborate in design these days, was thought to be quite plain back in the 1880s
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THEN & NOW: Barrie Public Library

THEN & NOW: Barrie Public Library

The origins of Barrie's public library can be traced back to 1844 and the Mechanics' Institute
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THEN & NOW: Barrie Jail

THEN & NOW: Barrie Jail

Known as the 'Barrie Bucket' and where five people were executed, the downtown jail closed its doors to prisoners in 2001
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THEN & NOW: Northern Railway bridge

THEN & NOW: Northern Railway bridge

Solidly built bridge is still standing at the entrance to Johnson's Beach and the Barrie Yacht Club
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THEN & NOW: 10 Dunlop St. E.

THEN & NOW: 10 Dunlop St. E.

Bernard Hind’s original Dominion House was a wooden structure, likely built sometime between 1830 and 1850
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THEN & NOW: 215 Dunlop St. E.

THEN & NOW: 215 Dunlop St. E.

Initially known as the Exchange Block, the property also once housed a brewery before condos were eventually built at the site
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THEN & NOW: McKay Hogg Woollen Mill

THEN & NOW: McKay Hogg Woollen Mill

One history book says mill was located on Bradford Street, south of Dunlop Street, however it was likely technically on High Street
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THEN & NOW: G.G. Smith Furniture and Undertaking

THEN & NOW: G.G. Smith Furniture and Undertaking

Nowadays, it's just an empty lot, but for several decades it was a bustling location in downtown Barrie
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THEN & NOW: Elizabeth Street Methodist Church

THEN & NOW: Elizabeth Street Methodist Church

After 150 years, the congregation with deep roots and many memories in the community came to an end in 2019
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THEN & NOW: Dunlop Street West

THEN & NOW: Dunlop Street West

Elizabeth Street, which was renamed Dunlop Street in 1952, has been home to dozens and dozens of businesses over the years
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