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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: Looking back on Barrie's VE-Day history

THEN AND NOW: Looking back on Barrie's VE-Day history

Given that restaurants were closed on V-E Day in May 1945, the Barrie Active Service Club and Canteen recorded one of its busiest days ever
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THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. home has some baseball history

THEN AND NOW: Bradford St. home has some baseball history

It’s possible the sport may have been played in Barrie as far back as the 1850s, but it was Benjamin Wilson Rhinehart who formally introduced American-style ball to town, says history columnist
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THEN AND NOW: Charles Palk rolled out the red carpet

THEN AND NOW: Charles Palk rolled out the red carpet

Successful entrepreneur expanded his business rapidly and also lived in 'gracious' home on Mary Street
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THEN AND NOW: Sinclair House part of Baptist complex

THEN AND NOW: Sinclair House part of Baptist complex

Verandah has changed at 35 Clapperton and small balcony at the front has been removed, but former Sinclair home still recognizable
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THEN AND NOW: Baptists started meeting on Clapperton St.

THEN AND NOW: Baptists started meeting on Clapperton St.

Shutters, fanciful veranda and decorative entrance way that once distinguished structure at 40 Clapperton now live in the past, writes history columnist
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THEN AND NOW: Built in 1884, Lyon home 'unpretentious'

THEN AND NOW: Built in 1884, Lyon home 'unpretentious'

'Handsome house' on Owen Street remained in Lyon family estate until 1966, writes history columnist
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THEN AND NOW: Sunnidale Rd. villa still 'magnificent'

THEN AND NOW: Sunnidale Rd. villa still 'magnificent'

'The stately Bellevoir, still in outstanding condition, remains one of Barrie’s grandest homes,' says history columnist
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THEN AND NOW: Maude Koury's was an esteemed dining spot

THEN AND NOW: Maude Koury's was an esteemed dining spot

Steakhouse at 126 Collier St. was 'the go-to special occasion restaurant,' history columnist explains
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THEN AND NOW: Three Oaks a well-kept secret

THEN AND NOW: Three Oaks a well-kept secret

This magnificent Gothic revival farmhouse on Letitia Street was built about 1874 for Alexander McKenzie
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THEN AND NOW: Couple willed Clapperton home to the church

THEN AND NOW: Couple willed Clapperton home to the church

Archdeacon Allan Reid and his family moved from vicarage on Collier Street to become first occupants of ‘new’ rectory
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