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Women in period costumes stand near Memorial Square during the Centennial Parade

Women in period costumes stand near Memorial Square during the Centennial Parade

Women in period costumes stand near Memorial Square during the Centennial Parade2019-01-20T17:34:34-05:00
Women in period costume mingle with the crowd at the Centennial Parade

Women in period costume mingle with the crowd at the Centennial Parade

Women in period costume mingle with the crowd at the Centennial Parade2019-01-20T17:32:57-05:00
Two women in period costume stand at Owen and Dunlop Streets during the Centennial celebrations

Two women in period costume stand at Owen and Dunlop Streets during the Centennial celebrations

Two women in period costume stand at Owen and Dunlop Streets during the Centennial celebrations2019-01-19T20:30:57-05:00
Two women in period costume at the Centennial Parade

Two women in period costume at the Centennial Parade

Two women in period costume at the Centennial Parade2019-01-20T16:12:07-05:00
Four women in period costume at the Centennial celebrations

Four women in period costume at the Centennial celebrations

Four women in period costume at the Centennial celebrations2019-01-20T16:11:18-05:00
Festivities at the Centennial Parade

Festivities at the Centennial Parade

Festivities at the Centennial Parade2019-01-19T20:12:03-05:00
Town of Barrie Centennial Celebrations.

Town of Barrie Centennial Celebrations.

Town of Barrie Centennial Celebrations.2016-09-10T03:29:17-04:00
A couple dressed in century clothing as part of Barrie’s Centennial celebrations.

A couple dressed in century clothing as part of Barrie’s Centennial celebrations.

A couple dressed in century clothing as part of Barrie’s Centennial celebrations.2016-09-05T20:52:06-04:00
Plaque at Centennial Park commemorating the park as a Centennial Confederation project.

Plaque at Centennial Park commemorating the park as a Centennial Confederation project.

Plaque at Centennial Park commemorating the park as a Centennial Confederation project.2016-09-05T16:18:54-04:00
Members of the Kitchen 1867 float wave to those watching the parade as it passes French Motors on Bradford Street.

Members of the Kitchen 1867 float wave to those watching the parade as it passes French Motors on Bradford Street.

Members of the Kitchen 1867 float wave to those watching the parade as it passes French Motors on Bradford Street.2016-07-01T05:16:48-04:00
Fireworks light up the skies as part of the centennial year celebrations.

Fireworks light up the skies as part of the centennial year celebrations.

Fireworks light up the skies as part of the centennial year celebrations.2016-07-01T05:16:29-04:00
Soldiers in costume march down Bradford Street just past Vespra Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Soldiers in costume march down Bradford Street just past Vespra Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Soldiers in costume march down Bradford Street just past Vespra Street as part of the Centennial Parade.2016-07-01T05:16:29-04:00
Soldiers on the Field Kitchen horse-drawn cart make their way down Bradford Street in front of the General Electric building as part of the Centennial Parade. The newly built fire hall on Vespra Street can be seen in the distance.

Soldiers on the Field Kitchen horse-drawn cart make their way down Bradford Street in front of the General Electric building as part of the Centennial Parade. The newly built fire hall on Vespra Street can be seen in the distance.

Soldiers on the Field Kitchen horse-drawn cart make their way down Bradford Street in front of the General Electric building as part of the Centennial Parade. The newly built fire hall on Vespra Street can be seen in the distance.2016-07-01T05:16:29-04:00
The Barrie Collegiate Band, under the direction of W.A. Fisher plays at the corner of Dunlop Street East and Owen Street.

The Barrie Collegiate Band, under the direction of W.A. Fisher plays at the corner of Dunlop Street East and Owen Street.

The Barrie Collegiate Band, under the direction of W.A. Fisher plays at the corner of Dunlop Street East and Owen Street.2016-07-01T05:16:29-04:00
Soldiers march down Bradford Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Soldiers march down Bradford Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Soldiers march down Bradford Street as part of the Centennial Parade.2016-07-01T05:16:28-04:00
A large crowd gathers for the opening of Centennial Park. It was previously rained out the week before.

A large crowd gathers for the opening of Centennial Park. It was previously rained out the week before.

A large crowd gathers for the opening of Centennial Park. It was previously rained out the week before.2016-07-06T02:32:22-04:00
Citizen’s band plays the opening music for Centennial Park, broacasted live on CKVR.

Citizen’s band plays the opening music for Centennial Park, broacasted live on CKVR.

Citizen’s band plays the opening music for Centennial Park, broacasted live on CKVR.2016-07-06T02:34:10-04:00
“Bertha” in her centennial costume to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday.

“Bertha” in her centennial costume to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday.

“Bertha” in her centennial costume to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday.2016-07-01T05:15:44-04:00
Cavalry make their way down Bradford Street past Vespra Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Cavalry make their way down Bradford Street past Vespra Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Cavalry make their way down Bradford Street past Vespra Street as part of the Centennial Parade.2016-07-01T05:15:44-04:00
Cossack Dancers perform at Five Points to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday.

Cossack Dancers perform at Five Points to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday.

Cossack Dancers perform at Five Points to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday.2016-07-01T05:15:44-04:00
Highlanders and pipers make their way down Bradford Street just past John Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Highlanders and pipers make their way down Bradford Street just past John Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Highlanders and pipers make their way down Bradford Street just past John Street as part of the Centennial Parade.2016-07-01T05:15:44-04:00
Locals dawn old costumes as part of the centennial celebrations and festivities.

Locals dawn old costumes as part of the centennial celebrations and festivities.

Locals dawn old costumes as part of the centennial celebrations and festivities.2016-07-01T05:15:44-04:00
A choir and orchestra help set the tone for Centennial Park’s opening.

A choir and orchestra help set the tone for Centennial Park’s opening.

A choir and orchestra help set the tone for Centennial Park’s opening.2016-07-01T05:15:44-04:00
An old bicycle makes its way as part of the Centennial Parade down Bradford Street.

An old bicycle makes its way as part of the Centennial Parade down Bradford Street.

An old bicycle makes its way as part of the Centennial Parade down Bradford Street.2016-07-01T05:14:59-04:00
Cancan dancers perform at Five Points as part of centennial celebrations.

Cancan dancers perform at Five Points as part of centennial celebrations.

Cancan dancers perform at Five Points as part of centennial celebrations.2016-07-01T05:14:59-04:00
Cavalry make their way down Bradford Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Cavalry make their way down Bradford Street as part of the Centennial Parade.

Cavalry make their way down Bradford Street as part of the Centennial Parade.2016-07-01T05:14:59-04:00
A pony cart passes as part of the Centennial Parade on Bradford Street.

A pony cart passes as part of the Centennial Parade on Bradford Street.

A pony cart passes as part of the Centennial Parade on Bradford Street.2016-07-01T05:14:59-04:00
A Centennial Grandmother poses down by the beach during centennial celebrations for Canada.

A Centennial Grandmother poses down by the beach during centennial celebrations for Canada.

A Centennial Grandmother poses down by the beach during centennial celebrations for Canada.2016-07-01T05:13:06-04:00
A city council audience dresses in costume for centennial celebrations.

A city council audience dresses in costume for centennial celebrations.

A city council audience dresses in costume for centennial celebrations.2016-07-01T05:13:06-04:00
An audience in centennial costumes fills city council chamber.

An audience in centennial costumes fills city council chamber.

An audience in centennial costumes fills city council chamber.2016-07-01T05:13:06-04:00
A young man rolls film during centennial celebrations outside of Zellers on Dunlop Street East.

A young man rolls film during centennial celebrations outside of Zellers on Dunlop Street East.

A young man rolls film during centennial celebrations outside of Zellers on Dunlop Street East.2016-07-01T05:13:06-04:00
City council dresses up for centennial celebrations. Mayor Les Cooke is pictured in front.

City council dresses up for centennial celebrations. Mayor Les Cooke is pictured in front.

City council dresses up for centennial celebrations. Mayor Les Cooke is pictured in front.2016-06-30T21:59:21-04:00
Mayor Les Cooke and the town crier lead a centennial themed celebration in council chamber on Mulcaster Street.

Mayor Les Cooke and the town crier lead a centennial themed celebration in council chamber on Mulcaster Street.

Mayor Les Cooke and the town crier lead a centennial themed celebration in council chamber on Mulcaster Street.2016-06-30T21:59:21-04:00
Mayor Les Cooke (in black suit) opens Centennial Park in the presence of a large crowd.

Mayor Les Cooke (in black suit) opens Centennial Park in the presence of a large crowd.

Mayor Les Cooke (in black suit) opens Centennial Park in the presence of a large crowd.2016-07-06T02:36:26-04:00
Mayor Les Cooke is accompanied by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Emms during centennial celebrations on Dunlop Street East.

Mayor Les Cooke is accompanied by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Emms during centennial celebrations on Dunlop Street East.

Mayor Les Cooke is accompanied by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Emms during centennial celebrations on Dunlop Street East.2016-06-30T21:57:44-04:00
Barrie Central Collegiate’s courtyard is used for a tree planting ceremony in honour of Canada’s centennial year.

Barrie Central Collegiate’s courtyard is used for a tree planting ceremony in honour of Canada’s centennial year.

Barrie Central Collegiate’s courtyard is used for a tree planting ceremony in honour of Canada’s centennial year.2016-06-22T16:41:39-04:00
W.A. Fisher conducts the Central band in the courtyard at a tree planting ceremony in honour of Canada’s centennial year.

W.A. Fisher conducts the Central band in the courtyard at a tree planting ceremony in honour of Canada’s centennial year.

W.A. Fisher conducts the Central band in the courtyard at a tree planting ceremony in honour of Canada’s centennial year.2016-06-21T22:36:42-04:00
Barrie Central Collegiate staff plant a tree in honour of Canada’s centennial year.

Barrie Central Collegiate staff plant a tree in honour of Canada’s centennial year.

Barrie Central Collegiate staff plant a tree in honour of Canada’s centennial year.2016-06-21T19:49:16-04:00
Barrie Central Collegiate students fill the courtyard for the Canada centennial celebrations, including a tree planting.

Barrie Central Collegiate students fill the courtyard for the Canada centennial celebrations, including a tree planting.

Barrie Central Collegiate students fill the courtyard for the Canada centennial celebrations, including a tree planting.2016-06-21T19:49:16-04:00
Barrie Centennial Year Parade featuring Mayor Hart (far right) and Mrs. Hart (far left).

Barrie Centennial Year Parade featuring Mayor Hart (far right) and Mrs. Hart (far left).

Barrie Centennial Year Parade featuring Mayor Hart (far right) and Mrs. Hart (far left).2016-07-16T22:02:23-04:00
Mayor James W. Hart and his wife Bernice honour Barrie’s fallen at the Cenotaph during the town’s centennial year celebrations.

Mayor James W. Hart and his wife Bernice honour Barrie’s fallen at the Cenotaph during the town’s centennial year celebrations.

Mayor James W. Hart and his wife Bernice honour Barrie’s fallen at the Cenotaph during the town’s centennial year celebrations.2016-07-16T22:02:45-04:00
Steam Engine Old 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive across from Centennial Park.

Steam Engine Old 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive across from Centennial Park.

Steam Engine Old 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive across from Centennial Park.2016-06-26T13:26:46-04:00
Steam Engine 1531 on Lakeshore Drive on a cloudy day.

Steam Engine 1531 on Lakeshore Drive on a cloudy day.

Steam Engine 1531 on Lakeshore Drive on a cloudy day.2016-05-23T15:12:15-04:00
Steam Engine 1531 on display on the West side of Lakeshore Drive during a cold Winter day.

Steam Engine 1531 on display on the West side of Lakeshore Drive during a cold Winter day.

Steam Engine 1531 on display on the West side of Lakeshore Drive during a cold Winter day.2016-06-26T13:27:07-04:00
Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive with a protective chain-linked fence around it.

Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive with a protective chain-linked fence around it.

Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive with a protective chain-linked fence around it.2016-06-26T13:27:38-04:00
Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive with the old tannery in the background.

Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive with the old tannery in the background.

Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive with the old tannery in the background.2016-06-26T13:27:57-04:00
Looking East at Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive.

Looking East at Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive.

Looking East at Steam Engine 1531 on display on Lakeshore Drive.2016-06-26T13:28:18-04:00
The Barrie Central Band plays at a centennial celebration at the corner of Dunlop Street and Owen Street.

The Barrie Central Band plays at a centennial celebration at the corner of Dunlop Street and Owen Street.

The Barrie Central Band plays at a centennial celebration at the corner of Dunlop Street and Owen Street.2016-05-24T00:03:17-04:00
Two girls posing with Memorial Square behind them. Notice the Canadian Centennial symbol over the Zellers shop.

Two girls posing with Memorial Square behind them. Notice the Canadian Centennial symbol over the Zellers shop.

Two girls posing with Memorial Square behind them. Notice the Canadian Centennial symbol over the Zellers shop.2016-05-15T21:39:11-04:00
A rare Barrie Centennial (1853 – 1953) flag that was hung at City Hall during their jubilee celebrations.

A rare Barrie Centennial (1853 – 1953) flag that was hung at City Hall during their jubilee celebrations.

A rare Barrie Centennial (1853 – 1953) flag that was hung at City Hall during their jubilee celebrations.2016-12-18T12:57:23-05:00

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