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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: St. Giles church had many names, winding story

THEN AND NOW: St. Giles church had many names, winding story

Saint Giles, whose name adorned Cook Street structure, was patron saint of the sore, smitten and afflicted
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THEN AND NOW: Bryson Bros. baked up success on High St.

THEN AND NOW: Bryson Bros. baked up success on High St.

John Bryson purchased property at 14 High St. in 1899
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THEN AND NOW: Agricultural Park once home to Barrie Exhibition

THEN AND NOW: Agricultural Park once home to Barrie Exhibition

Near present-day Dunlop Street West and Eccles Street South, Agricultural Park included the best half-mile track in Ontario
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THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. business boasted live lobster

THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. business boasted live lobster

Building at 109 Bradford St. is perhaps best remembered as Frank Teklenburg’s popular Barrie Seafoods
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THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part Two

THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part Two

Stately house at 74 High St. is one of Barrie's last remaining ‘grand homes’
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THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part One

THEN AND NOW: 74 High Street – Part One

The newlyweds’ stylish house was an imposing, Tudor-influenced structure that had a unique 5-sided bow window, expansive veranda, an oriel window on the north side and parapeted gables
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THEN AND NOW: Former Stevenson house on Collier St.

THEN AND NOW: Former Stevenson house on Collier St.

This charming home, at first glance, has the appearance of duplex, given its symmetrical design
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THEN AND NOW: Military Drill Hall pressed into duty

THEN AND NOW: Military Drill Hall pressed into duty

It wasn’t the first military drill hall in Barrie, nor the last, but it has survived; in 1995, it was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act for it architectural and historical significance
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THEN AND NOW: Charming cottage sits among large brick homes

THEN AND NOW: Charming cottage sits among large brick homes

Records indicate that in 1871, possibly earlier, the property belonged to a local blacksmith, William Povey
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THEN AND NOW: One of West Village's lovely older homes

THEN AND NOW: One of West Village's lovely older homes

The classically-styled home at 203 Dunlop Street West, built on the former Perry Estate, is an example of the fine houses in this area
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