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Looking towards the check-out counter inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Looking towards the check-out counter inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Looking towards the check-out counter inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.2017-05-30T23:39:57-04:00
Looking towards Sam the Record Man and business on the North side of Dunlop Street East from Five Points.

Looking towards Sam the Record Man and business on the North side of Dunlop Street East from Five Points.

Looking towards Sam the Record Man and business on the North side of Dunlop Street East from Five Points.2017-05-30T23:40:09-04:00
Looking at the Exterior of Sam the Record Man and Grandma Lee’s Resturant from Five Points on Dunlop Street East.

Looking at the Exterior of Sam the Record Man and Grandma Lee’s Resturant from Five Points on Dunlop Street East.

Looking at the Exterior of Sam the Record Man and Grandma Lee’s Resturant from Five Points on Dunlop Street East.2017-05-30T23:39:12-04:00
Looking at the best sellers inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Looking at the best sellers inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Looking at the best sellers inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.2017-05-30T23:38:20-04:00
Interior of Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Interior of Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Interior of Sam the Record Man at Five Points.2017-05-30T23:37:48-04:00
Interior displays at Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Interior displays at Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Interior displays at Sam the Record Man at Five Points.2017-05-30T23:37:26-04:00
CD display inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

CD display inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

CD display inside Sam the Record Man at Five Points.2017-05-30T23:37:00-04:00
Cassette’s fill the majority of the bins at Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Cassette’s fill the majority of the bins at Sam the Record Man at Five Points.

Cassette’s fill the majority of the bins at Sam the Record Man at Five Points.2017-05-30T23:37:06-04:00
Looking North East down Dunlop Street at businesses near Five Points.

Looking North East down Dunlop Street at businesses near Five Points.

Looking North East down Dunlop Street at businesses near Five Points.2017-05-29T18:37:03-04:00
Collier Street between Owen Street and Berczy Street, showing Collier Street United Church, Collier Place and other residences and businesses.

Collier Street between Owen Street and Berczy Street, showing Collier Street United Church, Collier Place and other residences and businesses.

Collier Street between Owen Street and Berczy Street, showing Collier Street United Church, Collier Place and other residences and businesses.2017-02-21T16:52:23-05:00
Looking at businesses in the Old Shoe Factory on Dunlop Street East.

Looking at businesses in the Old Shoe Factory on Dunlop Street East.

Looking at businesses in the Old Shoe Factory on Dunlop Street East.2016-09-05T17:22:38-04:00
Businesses at 149-153 Dunlop Street East near Mulcaster Street.

Businesses at 149-153 Dunlop Street East near Mulcaster Street.

Businesses at 149-153 Dunlop Street East near Mulcaster Street.2016-09-05T17:22:04-04:00
Looking up Bayfield Street from the room of 85 Bayfield Street.

Looking up Bayfield Street from the room of 85 Bayfield Street.

Looking up Bayfield Street from the room of 85 Bayfield Street.2016-09-06T20:55:57-04:00
Businesses on the corner of Bayfield and Sophia Streets.

Businesses on the corner of Bayfield and Sophia Streets.

Businesses on the corner of Bayfield and Sophia Streets.2016-09-08T18:19:55-04:00
Businessmen gather in front of a crane owned by Cook Construction at an unidentified lot. On the left, a worker pouring cement can be seen.

Businessmen gather in front of a crane owned by Cook Construction at an unidentified lot. On the left, a worker pouring cement can be seen.

Businessmen gather in front of a crane owned by Cook Construction at an unidentified lot. On the left, a worker pouring cement can be seen.2016-12-18T12:46:57-05:00
Frank and his daughter Bernice, posing outside the store front of F. Wiseman and Son Butchers on Elizabeth Street.

Frank and his daughter Bernice, posing outside the store front of F. Wiseman and Son Butchers on Elizabeth Street.

Frank and his daughter Bernice, posing outside the store front of F. Wiseman and Son Butchers on Elizabeth Street.2016-07-16T22:02:27-04:00
Collier Street businesses viewed from the corner of Poyntz Street.

Collier Street businesses viewed from the corner of Poyntz Street.

Collier Street businesses viewed from the corner of Poyntz Street.2016-06-17T13:26:52-04:00
Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair, a new floor is installed.

Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair, a new floor is installed.

Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair, a new floor is installed.2016-05-21T18:07:33-04:00
Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair business renovation.

Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair business renovation.

Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair business renovation.2016-05-21T18:07:27-04:00
Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair business exterior during renovations.

Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair business exterior during renovations.

Clapperton Street’s Gold’s Shoe Repair business exterior during renovations.2016-05-21T18:07:20-04:00
#188 Bradford Street between John and Tiffin Streets. The business building of Dunlop Mortgages.

#188 Bradford Street between John and Tiffin Streets. The business building of Dunlop Mortgages.

#188 Bradford Street between John and Tiffin Streets. The business building of Dunlop Mortgages.2016-05-21T19:39:22-04:00
A very busy day on Dunlop Street with the Queen’s Hotel to the right and the Post Office on the left.

A very busy day on Dunlop Street with the Queen’s Hotel to the right and the Post Office on the left.

A very busy day on Dunlop Street with the Queen’s Hotel to the right and the Post Office on the left.2016-05-11T19:19:35-04:00
The building with the Harris Flowers sign was on the South East corner of Dunlop Street West (then Elizabeth Street) and Mary Street. It was lost to fire and the house to the right was torn down too.

The building with the Harris Flowers sign was on the South East corner of Dunlop Street West (then Elizabeth Street) and Mary Street. It was lost to fire and the house to the right was torn down too.

The building with the Harris Flowers sign was on the South East corner of Dunlop Street West (then Elizabeth Street) and Mary Street. It was lost to fire and the house to the right was torn down too.2016-11-24T11:49:32-05:00
Lots of activity on Dunlop Street near Owen Street.

Lots of activity on Dunlop Street near Owen Street.

Lots of activity on Dunlop Street near Owen Street.2016-05-11T19:19:35-04:00
A colourized photograph of Elizabeth Street, which became Dunlop Street West, with a view to the East. Nearly everything about this scene has changed. Most of the buildings on the left were torn down to make way for a Canadian Tire store. The Texaco on the right is McDonald’s now and a convenience store operates where the Shell station once was.

A colourized photograph of Elizabeth Street, which became Dunlop Street West, with a view to the East. Nearly everything about this scene has changed. Most of the buildings on the left were torn down to make way for a Canadian Tire store. The Texaco on the right is McDonald’s now and a convenience store operates where the Shell station once was.

A colourized photograph of Elizabeth Street, which became Dunlop Street West, with a view to the East. Nearly everything about this scene has changed. Most of the buildings on the left were torn down to make way for a Canadian Tire store. The Texaco on the right is McDonald’s now and a convenience store operates where the Shell station once was.2016-05-11T19:18:30-04:00
The Saso family owned fruit market on the Northwest corner of Dunlop Street and Maple Avenue.

The Saso family owned fruit market on the Northwest corner of Dunlop Street and Maple Avenue.

The Saso family owned fruit market on the Northwest corner of Dunlop Street and Maple Avenue.2016-12-18T12:41:27-05:00
Dunlop Street facing East at Five Points.

Dunlop Street facing East at Five Points.

Dunlop Street facing East at Five Points.2019-09-06T17:00:56-04:00
Simon Dyment, speculator and entrepreneur from Barrie, stands somewhere on his 9,000 acre Alberta wheat farm that he established in 1909.

Simon Dyment, speculator and entrepreneur from Barrie, stands somewhere on his 9,000 acre Alberta wheat farm that he established in 1909.

Simon Dyment, speculator and entrepreneur from Barrie, stands somewhere on his 9,000 acre Alberta wheat farm that he established in 1909.2016-12-10T21:04:05-05:00
Grand opening of the original Harris Flowers location at 47 Dunlop Street.

Grand opening of the original Harris Flowers location at 47 Dunlop Street.

Grand opening of the original Harris Flowers location at 47 Dunlop Street.2019-10-13T12:43:30-04:00
The first location of the Harris Flowers shop.

The first location of the Harris Flowers shop.

The first location of the Harris Flowers shop.2019-10-13T12:42:04-04:00
Caldwell Drugs store at the corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets across from Memorial Square.

Caldwell Drugs store at the corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets across from Memorial Square.

Caldwell Drugs store at the corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets across from Memorial Square.2016-05-01T03:07:32-04:00
Lots of Barrie folks out on Dunlop Street at Five Points, on a sunny day.

Lots of Barrie folks out on Dunlop Street at Five Points, on a sunny day.

Lots of Barrie folks out on Dunlop Street at Five Points, on a sunny day.2016-12-10T21:17:36-05:00
Where the Royal Bank stands today, on the Southwest corner of Collier and Clapperton Streets, a fire destroyed Wagg’s.

Where the Royal Bank stands today, on the Southwest corner of Collier and Clapperton Streets, a fire destroyed Wagg’s.

Where the Royal Bank stands today, on the Southwest corner of Collier and Clapperton Streets, a fire destroyed Wagg’s.2016-12-18T12:59:13-05:00
Downtown businesses surround beautifully gardened Fred Grant Square, also known as Memorial Square.

Downtown businesses surround beautifully gardened Fred Grant Square, also known as Memorial Square.

Downtown businesses surround beautifully gardened Fred Grant Square, also known as Memorial Square.2016-04-30T21:59:06-04:00
Overlooking Fred Grant Square and the Cenotaph at Dunlop and Owen Streets.

Overlooking Fred Grant Square and the Cenotaph at Dunlop and Owen Streets.

Overlooking Fred Grant Square and the Cenotaph at Dunlop and Owen Streets.2016-04-30T21:31:49-04:00
Ladies enjoying ice cream on Mulcaster Street with Kempenfelt Bay behind them and Advance TV repair on the right.

Ladies enjoying ice cream on Mulcaster Street with Kempenfelt Bay behind them and Advance TV repair on the right.

Ladies enjoying ice cream on Mulcaster Street with Kempenfelt Bay behind them and Advance TV repair on the right.2016-12-18T13:01:37-05:00
Where do you think this Dad is taking the kids on Dunlop Street – hair cuts, new shoes or an ice cream cone?

Where do you think this Dad is taking the kids on Dunlop Street – hair cuts, new shoes or an ice cream cone?

Where do you think this Dad is taking the kids on Dunlop Street – hair cuts, new shoes or an ice cream cone?2016-12-18T13:00:37-05:00
A Pfaff sewing machine display at a Home Merchandise Show in 1953.

A Pfaff sewing machine display at a Home Merchandise Show in 1953.

A Pfaff sewing machine display at a Home Merchandise Show in 1953.2020-09-11T18:38:29-04:00
Harris Flowers, at their 99 Dunlop Street location, just prior to renovation.

Harris Flowers, at their 99 Dunlop Street location, just prior to renovation.

Harris Flowers, at their 99 Dunlop Street location, just prior to renovation.2016-04-27T20:06:15-04:00
Harris Flowers celebrating a grand opening after renovating their shop at 99 Dunlop Street East.

Harris Flowers celebrating a grand opening after renovating their shop at 99 Dunlop Street East.

Harris Flowers celebrating a grand opening after renovating their shop at 99 Dunlop Street East.2016-04-27T20:05:54-04:00
A look at the interior of Harris Flowers on Dunlop Street after renovation.

A look at the interior of Harris Flowers on Dunlop Street after renovation.

A look at the interior of Harris Flowers on Dunlop Street after renovation.2016-04-27T20:05:24-04:00
Shopping on Dunlop Street might include visits to Walkwell Shoes, Zellers or the Toronto Dominion Bank.

Shopping on Dunlop Street might include visits to Walkwell Shoes, Zellers or the Toronto Dominion Bank.

Shopping on Dunlop Street might include visits to Walkwell Shoes, Zellers or the Toronto Dominion Bank.2016-12-10T21:30:16-05:00
The Bell Telephone building with the United Cigar Shop to the left.

The Bell Telephone building with the United Cigar Shop to the left.

The Bell Telephone building with the United Cigar Shop to the left.2019-05-22T19:19:34-04:00
Colourized postcard of Downtown Barrie showing Dunlop Street going East from Five Points.

Colourized postcard of Downtown Barrie showing Dunlop Street going East from Five Points.

Colourized postcard of Downtown Barrie showing Dunlop Street going East from Five Points.2016-04-23T09:02:20-04:00
Facing North up the Bayfield Street Hill from Five Points, with the Simcoe Hotel right and the Wellington Hotel left.

Facing North up the Bayfield Street Hill from Five Points, with the Simcoe Hotel right and the Wellington Hotel left.

Facing North up the Bayfield Street Hill from Five Points, with the Simcoe Hotel right and the Wellington Hotel left.2016-04-23T08:58:34-04:00

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