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A crowd gathers at Memorial Square on Remembrance Day

A crowd gathers at Memorial Square on Remembrance Day

A crowd gathers at Memorial Square on Remembrance Day2021-11-11T10:18:52-05:00
The federal building (post office) built in the 1950’s at the Northwest corner of Collier and Owen Streets, the former site of the Victoria Schoo

The federal building (post office) built in the 1950’s at the Northwest corner of Collier and Owen Streets, the former site of the Victoria Schoo

The federal building (post office) built in the 1950’s at the Northwest corner of Collier and Owen Streets, the former site of the Victoria Schoo2021-09-16T13:17:45-04:00
Construction is underway to build a new Toronto Dominion bank on the North East corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets

Construction is underway to build a new Toronto Dominion bank on the North East corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets

Construction is underway to build a new Toronto Dominion bank on the North East corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets2021-09-16T08:17:46-04:00
The building designed by Thomas Kennedy at the North East corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets is being demolished

The building designed by Thomas Kennedy at the North East corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets is being demolished

The building designed by Thomas Kennedy at the North East corner of Dunlop and Owen Streets is being demolished2021-09-16T08:12:15-04:00
A view of the former post office and Bank of Toronto building designed by Shearman Bird and built in 1872 on the East side of Owen Street

A view of the former post office and Bank of Toronto building designed by Shearman Bird and built in 1872 on the East side of Owen Street

A view of the former post office and Bank of Toronto building designed by Shearman Bird and built in 1872 on the East side of Owen Street2021-09-16T07:31:17-04:00
The East side of Owen Street between Dunlop and Collier Streets. A portion of the former Mechanic’s Institute can be seen on the right

The East side of Owen Street between Dunlop and Collier Streets. A portion of the former Mechanic’s Institute can be seen on the right

The East side of Owen Street between Dunlop and Collier Streets. A portion of the former Mechanic’s Institute can be seen on the right2021-09-15T22:14:34-04:00
Looking South at the Ross Block and Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East

Looking South at the Ross Block and Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East

Looking South at the Ross Block and Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East2021-07-07T21:36:16-04:00
A jitney travels West on Dunlop Street, the old post office can be seen in the background

A jitney travels West on Dunlop Street, the old post office can be seen in the background

A jitney travels West on Dunlop Street, the old post office can be seen in the background2021-06-22T19:54:28-04:00
A postcard looking East on Dunlop Street from Five Points

A postcard looking East on Dunlop Street from Five Points

A postcard looking East on Dunlop Street from Five Points2021-01-24T12:32:39-05:00
A postcard view from the water of post office square and the Barrie train station

A postcard view from the water of post office square and the Barrie train station

A postcard view from the water of post office square and the Barrie train station2021-01-24T12:24:58-05:00
The old Barrie Post Office on the South East corner of Collier and Owen Streets. The Barrie Mill and Fire Hall can be seen further East on Collier Street

The old Barrie Post Office on the South East corner of Collier and Owen Streets. The Barrie Mill and Fire Hall can be seen further East on Collier Street

The old Barrie Post Office on the South East corner of Collier and Owen Streets. The Barrie Mill and Fire Hall can be seen further East on Collier Street2020-07-24T12:55:04-04:00
A view from the shoreline of downtown and Trinity Church

A view from the shoreline of downtown and Trinity Church

A view from the shoreline of downtown and Trinity Church2019-10-19T20:52:36-04:00
A view of Dunlop Street East of Owen Street showing the Sanders Block

A view of Dunlop Street East of Owen Street showing the Sanders Block

A view of Dunlop Street East of Owen Street showing the Sanders Block2019-10-19T20:29:15-04:00
A view of the Post Office on Collier Street in October.

A view of the Post Office on Collier Street in October.

A view of the Post Office on Collier Street in October.2019-01-08T19:21:33-05:00
A view of Post Office Square and CNR Station from Bayfield Street wharf.

A view of Post Office Square and CNR Station from Bayfield Street wharf.

A view of Post Office Square and CNR Station from Bayfield Street wharf.2022-01-16T10:16:53-05:00
Demolition of the Post Office.

Demolition of the Post Office.

Demolition of the Post Office.2020-02-17T13:59:19-05:00
Nine Mile Portage historical sign at Post Office Square.

Nine Mile Portage historical sign at Post Office Square.

Nine Mile Portage historical sign at Post Office Square.2017-05-03T16:46:35-04:00
Looking at the West side of the Post Office on Dunlop Street East.

Looking at the West side of the Post Office on Dunlop Street East.

Looking at the West side of the Post Office on Dunlop Street East.2017-03-03T11:33:30-05:00
Looking down Owen Street at the Post Office from Collier Street.

Looking down Owen Street at the Post Office from Collier Street.

Looking down Owen Street at the Post Office from Collier Street.2017-03-03T11:33:29-05:00
Looking East down Dunlop Street East from Post Office Square.

Looking East down Dunlop Street East from Post Office Square.

Looking East down Dunlop Street East from Post Office Square.2017-03-03T11:33:29-05:00
Looking towards the Post Office on Dunlop Street East.

Looking towards the Post Office on Dunlop Street East.

Looking towards the Post Office on Dunlop Street East.2020-11-25T17:10:12-05:00
Looking West from the Barrie Train Station on a winter day.

Looking West from the Barrie Train Station on a winter day.

Looking West from the Barrie Train Station on a winter day.2019-07-22T09:51:42-04:00
Looking North towards the Post Office on a winter day.

Looking North towards the Post Office on a winter day.

Looking North towards the Post Office on a winter day.2019-07-22T09:58:11-04:00
Looking down Owen Street from Collier Street towards the Post Office.

Looking down Owen Street from Collier Street towards the Post Office.

Looking down Owen Street from Collier Street towards the Post Office.2019-07-22T09:59:42-04:00
Post Office looking East from the North side of Dunlop Street.

Post Office looking East from the North side of Dunlop Street.

Post Office looking East from the North side of Dunlop Street.2017-02-06T23:34:21-05:00
Historical Sketch of Barrie.

Historical Sketch of Barrie.

Historical Sketch of Barrie.2016-09-11T02:42:12-04:00
Moving Day for Royal Mail at Barrie.

Moving Day for Royal Mail at Barrie.

Moving Day for Royal Mail at Barrie.2016-09-10T23:57:18-04:00
Aerial shot showing Owen Street leading to Dunlop Street with the Post Office (centre) and Barrie Train Station behind.

Aerial shot showing Owen Street leading to Dunlop Street with the Post Office (centre) and Barrie Train Station behind.

Aerial shot showing Owen Street leading to Dunlop Street with the Post Office (centre) and Barrie Train Station behind.2016-09-06T19:11:48-04:00
This home was built about 1885 for John Forsythe, Chief Clerk of the post office.

This home was built about 1885 for John Forsythe, Chief Clerk of the post office.

This home was built about 1885 for John Forsythe, Chief Clerk of the post office.2016-09-05T21:07:00-04:00
Looking South at the CNR Train Station at Post Office Square off of Dunlop Street East.

Looking South at the CNR Train Station at Post Office Square off of Dunlop Street East.

Looking South at the CNR Train Station at Post Office Square off of Dunlop Street East.2016-09-05T16:46:11-04:00
Looking North East at the Post Office at Post Office Square during the fire brigade responding to a fire.

Looking North East at the Post Office at Post Office Square during the fire brigade responding to a fire.

Looking North East at the Post Office at Post Office Square during the fire brigade responding to a fire.2021-11-13T18:13:55-05:00
Postcard showing a regatta happening on the lakefront.

Postcard showing a regatta happening on the lakefront.

Postcard showing a regatta happening on the lakefront.2016-09-05T16:32:16-04:00
Souvenir of Barrie Postcard Collection showing the Barrie CNR Station from the Government Dock at Bayfield Street.

Souvenir of Barrie Postcard Collection showing the Barrie CNR Station from the Government Dock at Bayfield Street.

Souvenir of Barrie Postcard Collection showing the Barrie CNR Station from the Government Dock at Bayfield Street.2016-09-05T16:32:15-04:00
Coloured Postcard of a regatta happening on Kempenfelt Bay in front of the Barrie Train Station.

Coloured Postcard of a regatta happening on Kempenfelt Bay in front of the Barrie Train Station.

Coloured Postcard of a regatta happening on Kempenfelt Bay in front of the Barrie Train Station.2016-09-05T16:32:14-04:00
Parade heading West down Dunlop Street East passing the foot of Owen Street and Post Office Square.

Parade heading West down Dunlop Street East passing the foot of Owen Street and Post Office Square.

Parade heading West down Dunlop Street East passing the foot of Owen Street and Post Office Square.2020-12-09T17:06:56-05:00
Postcard showing Dunlop Street East from Five Points.

Postcard showing Dunlop Street East from Five Points.

Postcard showing Dunlop Street East from Five Points.2016-09-05T16:31:53-04:00
Postcard showing the train station and cenotaph at post office square.

Postcard showing the train station and cenotaph at post office square.

Postcard showing the train station and cenotaph at post office square.2016-09-05T16:18:47-04:00
Aerial view of Post Office Square and downtown area,between Mulcaster and Owen Streets.

Aerial view of Post Office Square and downtown area,between Mulcaster and Owen Streets.

Aerial view of Post Office Square and downtown area,between Mulcaster and Owen Streets.2017-10-15T23:11:39-04:00
Lawyer’s Row on Owen Street between Dunlop and Collier Streets.

Lawyer’s Row on Owen Street between Dunlop and Collier Streets.

Lawyer’s Row on Owen Street between Dunlop and Collier Streets.2022-01-16T08:53:46-05:00
A Postcard showing Barrie Post Office across from the Grand Trunk Railway Station at Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East.

A Postcard showing Barrie Post Office across from the Grand Trunk Railway Station at Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East.

A Postcard showing Barrie Post Office across from the Grand Trunk Railway Station at Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East.2016-09-03T19:27:42-04:00
A postcard showing Dunlop Street East.

A postcard showing Dunlop Street East.

A postcard showing Dunlop Street East.2017-10-15T23:07:37-04:00
Looking South down at Owen Street on a Summers day. The Post Office is being prepared to be demolished.

Looking South down at Owen Street on a Summers day. The Post Office is being prepared to be demolished.

Looking South down at Owen Street on a Summers day. The Post Office is being prepared to be demolished.2016-07-08T19:17:22-04:00
Looking South down Owen Street shortly after the Post Office had been removed.

Looking South down Owen Street shortly after the Post Office had been removed.

Looking South down Owen Street shortly after the Post Office had been removed.2016-07-08T19:17:22-04:00
A oxen drawn cart makes its way down Dunlop Street East past the Post Office during Barrie’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

A oxen drawn cart makes its way down Dunlop Street East past the Post Office during Barrie’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration.

A oxen drawn cart makes its way down Dunlop Street East past the Post Office during Barrie’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration.2016-07-08T18:55:34-04:00
Looking at the Post Office (right) and Bank of Toronto (left) when it was located on the East side of Owen Street below Collier Street.

Looking at the Post Office (right) and Bank of Toronto (left) when it was located on the East side of Owen Street below Collier Street.

Looking at the Post Office (right) and Bank of Toronto (left) when it was located on the East side of Owen Street below Collier Street.2016-09-02T01:18:11-04:00
Looking West down Dunlop Street towards the Post Office from the A&P Grocery Store.

Looking West down Dunlop Street towards the Post Office from the A&P Grocery Store.

Looking West down Dunlop Street towards the Post Office from the A&P Grocery Store.2021-05-20T16:23:11-04:00
Two policemen pose before getting into their vehicle on Dunlop Street East on snowy day.

Two policemen pose before getting into their vehicle on Dunlop Street East on snowy day.

Two policemen pose before getting into their vehicle on Dunlop Street East on snowy day.2016-07-06T18:52:57-04:00
Looking down Owen Street at the Post Office on Dunlop Street.

Looking down Owen Street at the Post Office on Dunlop Street.

Looking down Owen Street at the Post Office on Dunlop Street.2016-07-05T03:10:47-04:00
Looking at the Barrie Train Station, Post Office and businesses on Dunlop Street East from the Bayfield (Government) Dock.

Looking at the Barrie Train Station, Post Office and businesses on Dunlop Street East from the Bayfield (Government) Dock.

Looking at the Barrie Train Station, Post Office and businesses on Dunlop Street East from the Bayfield (Government) Dock.2016-07-04T17:45:18-04:00
Looking down on Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East.

Looking down on Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East.

Looking down on Post Office Square on Dunlop Street East.2016-07-04T17:45:18-04:00

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