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The house at 13 Poyntz Street was once the home of Emma King, teacher and first woman to sit on the Barrie Public Library Board

The house at 13 Poyntz Street was once the home of Emma King, teacher and first woman to sit on the Barrie Public Library Board

The house at 13 Poyntz Street was once the home of Emma King, teacher and first woman to sit on the Barrie Public Library Board2021-01-02T22:07:06-05:00
The Barrie Public Library, a Carnegie building, opened in 1917, and was located at the corner of Collier and Mulcaster Streets. It is now the MacLaren Art Centre

The Barrie Public Library, a Carnegie building, opened in 1917, and was located at the corner of Collier and Mulcaster Streets. It is now the MacLaren Art Centre

The Barrie Public Library, a Carnegie building, opened in 1917, and was located at the corner of Collier and Mulcaster Streets. It is now the MacLaren Art Centre2020-05-28T14:48:58-04:00
The Mechanics Institute located at 17 Owen Street which later became the first Barrie Public Library

The Mechanics Institute located at 17 Owen Street which later became the first Barrie Public Library

The Mechanics Institute located at 17 Owen Street which later became the first Barrie Public Library2020-05-28T14:40:58-04:00
A view of Barrie from the water. City Hall and the old fire hall are visible

A view of Barrie from the water. City Hall and the old fire hall are visible

A view of Barrie from the water. City Hall and the old fire hall are visible2019-10-19T21:24:52-04:00
A view from the ice of court house hill and City Hall

A view from the ice of court house hill and City Hall

A view from the ice of court house hill and City Hall2019-10-19T20:03:20-04:00
A local parade marches along Owen Street near Worsley Street.

A local parade marches along Owen Street near Worsley Street.

A local parade marches along Owen Street near Worsley Street.2017-05-29T20:46:16-04:00
Barrie Public Library at 60 Worsley Street.

Barrie Public Library at 60 Worsley Street.

Barrie Public Library at 60 Worsley Street.2017-05-29T17:33:52-04:00
Jayne Prichard (left) interviews (left to right) former MPP George Taylor, former Mayor Janice Laking and former MP Ed Harper in the Barrie Public Library.

Jayne Prichard (left) interviews (left to right) former MPP George Taylor, former Mayor Janice Laking and former MP Ed Harper in the Barrie Public Library.

Jayne Prichard (left) interviews (left to right) former MPP George Taylor, former Mayor Janice Laking and former MP Ed Harper in the Barrie Public Library.2017-02-28T22:57:03-05:00
MacLaren Art Centre, formerly the Barrie Public Library on Mulcaster Street.

MacLaren Art Centre, formerly the Barrie Public Library on Mulcaster Street.

MacLaren Art Centre, formerly the Barrie Public Library on Mulcaster Street.2016-09-06T20:00:51-04:00
Looking East down Worsley Street towards the Barrie Public Library built on the site of the old H-Block.

Looking East down Worsley Street towards the Barrie Public Library built on the site of the old H-Block.

Looking East down Worsley Street towards the Barrie Public Library built on the site of the old H-Block.2016-09-06T22:16:37-04:00
Looking East down Worsley Street towards the Barrie Public Library. The library and its adjacent parking lot (foreground) were built on the H block, an H-shaped lot of homes that have since been demolished.

Looking East down Worsley Street towards the Barrie Public Library. The library and its adjacent parking lot (foreground) were built on the H block, an H-shaped lot of homes that have since been demolished.

Looking East down Worsley Street towards the Barrie Public Library. The library and its adjacent parking lot (foreground) were built on the H block, an H-shaped lot of homes that have since been demolished.2016-07-08T04:51:38-04:00
Exterior of the Barrie Public Library on Collier Street. The Library would soon move to its new facilities built on the old H-Block on the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets, making room for the MacLaren Art Centre to move here.

Exterior of the Barrie Public Library on Collier Street. The Library would soon move to its new facilities built on the old H-Block on the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets, making room for the MacLaren Art Centre to move here.

Exterior of the Barrie Public Library on Collier Street. The Library would soon move to its new facilities built on the old H-Block on the corner of Worsley and Owen Streets, making room for the MacLaren Art Centre to move here.2016-07-08T04:41:53-04:00
Looking East down Worsley Street at The Barrie Public Library and adjacent parking lot built upon the old H-Block.

Looking East down Worsley Street at The Barrie Public Library and adjacent parking lot built upon the old H-Block.

Looking East down Worsley Street at The Barrie Public Library and adjacent parking lot built upon the old H-Block.2016-07-06T20:46:33-04:00
Looking East at the corner of Clapperton and Worsley Streets at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East at the corner of Clapperton and Worsley Streets at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East at the corner of Clapperton and Worsley Streets at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.2016-07-06T18:52:10-04:00
Looking East at the corner of McDonald and Clapperton Streets at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East at the corner of McDonald and Clapperton Streets at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East at the corner of McDonald and Clapperton Streets at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.2016-07-06T18:52:10-04:00
Looking East down Worsley Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East down Worsley Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East down Worsley Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.2016-07-06T18:52:10-04:00
Looking North East at Clapperton Street and Worsley Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library Parking lot was built on this property.

Looking North East at Clapperton Street and Worsley Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library Parking lot was built on this property.

Looking North East at Clapperton Street and Worsley Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library Parking lot was built on this property.2016-07-06T18:52:10-04:00
Looking East down McDonald Street from Clapperton Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East down McDonald Street from Clapperton Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.

Looking East down McDonald Street from Clapperton Street at homes in the H-Block. The Barrie Public Library parking lot was built on this property.2016-07-06T18:52:10-04:00
The Barrie Public Library lit up at night.

The Barrie Public Library lit up at night.

The Barrie Public Library lit up at night.2016-06-30T22:03:56-04:00
Looking down at the Fire Hall on the corner of Mulcaster Street and Collier Street from the newly erected Municipal building.

Looking down at the Fire Hall on the corner of Mulcaster Street and Collier Street from the newly erected Municipal building.

Looking down at the Fire Hall on the corner of Mulcaster Street and Collier Street from the newly erected Municipal building.2016-07-06T16:40:14-04:00
Looking East down Collier Street at City Hall from the top of the American Hotel building (The Yank).

Looking East down Collier Street at City Hall from the top of the American Hotel building (The Yank).

Looking East down Collier Street at City Hall from the top of the American Hotel building (The Yank).2016-06-27T02:58:29-04:00
Exterior of the Barrie Public Library at Worsley Street and Owen Street.

Exterior of the Barrie Public Library at Worsley Street and Owen Street.

Exterior of the Barrie Public Library at Worsley Street and Owen Street.2016-06-11T21:19:14-04:00
The original library, a Carnegie building, still stands on the Southeast corner of Mulcaster Street and Collier Street. Today, this building has had an addition and houses the MacLaren Art Centre.

The original library, a Carnegie building, still stands on the Southeast corner of Mulcaster Street and Collier Street. Today, this building has had an addition and houses the MacLaren Art Centre.

The original library, a Carnegie building, still stands on the Southeast corner of Mulcaster Street and Collier Street. Today, this building has had an addition and houses the MacLaren Art Centre.2016-05-02T10:11:27-04:00
Looking East to the corner of Owen Street and Worsley Street. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is nearly hidden by trees. The brick house on the left sits where the Barrie Public Library is located today.

Looking East to the corner of Owen Street and Worsley Street. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is nearly hidden by trees. The brick house on the left sits where the Barrie Public Library is located today.

Looking East to the corner of Owen Street and Worsley Street. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is nearly hidden by trees. The brick house on the left sits where the Barrie Public Library is located today.2016-05-02T10:09:31-04:00
Bayview Park, now Sam Cancilla Park, sits between the waterfront and the Bayshore Motor Hotel. Behind it, top left, the dark brick building with the arched windows is the former library, now MacLaren Art Centre. Behind the library is City Hall.

Bayview Park, now Sam Cancilla Park, sits between the waterfront and the Bayshore Motor Hotel. Behind it, top left, the dark brick building with the arched windows is the former library, now MacLaren Art Centre. Behind the library is City Hall.

Bayview Park, now Sam Cancilla Park, sits between the waterfront and the Bayshore Motor Hotel. Behind it, top left, the dark brick building with the arched windows is the former library, now MacLaren Art Centre. Behind the library is City Hall.2016-04-30T21:34:28-04:00

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