Simcoe County
GRANDE HOMES – The City of Barrie is proud of many gracious Grande Homes. Built prior to 1900 they were christened with names that told a tale of their owners and beauty of the homes. Welcome of Barrie’s Grande Homes – Belleview, First Place, Lount’s Castle, Woodlawn. Click on photo to find out more.
Belleview
First Place
Lount’s Castle
Lount's Castle - Barrie circa 2006
Woodlawn
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 [...]
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