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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: 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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THEN AND NOW: Historic Clapperton St. distinguishes downtown

THEN AND NOW: Historic Clapperton St. distinguishes downtown

Surveyed in 1833, street was named for Commander Hugh Clapperton, a British Royal Navy officer and African explorer
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THEN AND NOW: McDonald St. intended to honour McDouall

THEN AND NOW: McDonald St. intended to honour McDouall

Lt.-Col. Robert McDouall served during the War of 1812 and was promoted to major in the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles in 1813
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THEN AND NOW: Ivy store owner possessed plenty of pluck

THEN AND NOW: Ivy store owner possessed plenty of pluck

William Lennox went from farming to owning the general store, but also played brass instruments in the local band and was a distinguished old-time fiddler
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THEN AND NOW: Barrie's long love affair with winter

THEN AND NOW: Barrie's long love affair with winter

Barrie’s first winter carnival was held in 1957, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to create a winter attraction
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THEN AND NOW: View from Heritage Park

THEN AND NOW: View from Heritage Park

The Barrie waterfront was a far cry from the recreational and community parkland area we know and love today
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THEN AND NOW: Midhurst cottage home to several ministers

THEN AND NOW: Midhurst cottage home to several ministers

Manse on Finlay Mill Road was rented in 1918 and sold in 1927; Midhurst settlement known as Oliver’s Mills until it was renamed in 1864
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THEN AND NOW: History overflows at 'Little Brown Church'

THEN AND NOW: History overflows at 'Little Brown Church'

Thanks to volunteer community effort, charming frame church on Doran Road in Midhurst was dedicated in the summer of 1887
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THEN AND NOW: Little Ave. big part of pioneer's legacy

THEN AND NOW: Little Ave. big part of pioneer's legacy

Named after William Little, this now-busy part of town was once likely considered to be the 'boonies'
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THEN AND NOW: Nomadic tobogganers searched for thrills

THEN AND NOW: Nomadic tobogganers searched for thrills

'It doesn’t get more urban (or bold!) than tobogganing down a laneway off one of the busiest streets in town'
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