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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: Foot of Mulcaster Street

THEN & NOW: Foot of Mulcaster Street

The corner of Mulcaster and Dunlop streets in downtown Barrie has always been busy
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THEN & NOW: Mulcaster Street

THEN & NOW: Mulcaster Street

Block has been a hive of activity for decades
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THEN & NOW: 80 Dunlop Street East

THEN & NOW: 80 Dunlop Street East

Eastern half of the Bothwell Block has had many tenants over the years and some tragedy as well in the form of fires
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THEN & NOW: Theresa Street

THEN & NOW: Theresa Street

'The Hill' remained in the Ardagh family until 1968 and still stands as a remarkable example of Gothic Revival
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THEN & NOW: Robinson-Burton House

THEN & NOW: Robinson-Burton House

The home at 105 Toronto St., near Queen's Park in downtown Barrie, was designated a heritage property in 2005
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THEN & NOW: Carley's Boat Works

THEN & NOW: Carley's Boat Works

Carley’s Boat Works remained at the bottom of Mulcaster until the property was expropriated in 1971 to extend Simcoe Street
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THEN & NOW: Barrie General Hospital

THEN & NOW: Barrie General Hospital

Barrie's hospital was located at a few addresses over the decades
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THEN & NOW: Memorial Square

THEN & NOW: Memorial Square

The ‘before’ photograph was taken after the fires of 1871 and 1875, but just before gas streetlights were installed in 1878
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THEN & NOW: Bothwell’s Corner

THEN & NOW: Bothwell’s Corner

Intersection where Bradford Street meets Tiffin Street is where Barrie ended and Allandale began, and was referred to as Bothwell’s Corner
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THEN & NOW: First Baptist Church

THEN & NOW: First Baptist Church

The church’s elegant spire was hit by lightning long ago and never rebuilt
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