Simcoe County
71 year old Southwood Church in Gravenhurst is slated for demolition. Gravenhurst town council decided to allow demolition of the log church, despite concerns voiced by the local heritage committee. The building is described by councillors as rotting and without water or hydro. The Southwood Anglican Church is on Southwood road. It was built in [...]
McGill University County Atlas Project 2001 contains a treasure trove of maps of all Ontario county maps circa 1880.
New photos have been added to the Barrie Union Cemetery picture carousel. Of particular interest are the distinguished vaults of the Ardagh, Gowan and Bird families. some of Barrie’s first families of the mid-19th century. Also added William Lount’s tombstone ( original owner and builder of Lount’s castle.) Check out the cemetery page for other [...]
Page 1 Part I Historical Background – The Town of Barrie Page 2 Part II The New Town Page 3 The New Town part 2 Page 4 Part III The Present 1887 Page 5 The Present part 2