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A family tests out the water at Barrie’s Bathing Beach located at the foot of Mary Street.

A family tests out the water at Barrie’s Bathing Beach located at the foot of Mary Street.

A family tests out the water at Barrie’s Bathing Beach located at the foot of Mary Street.2016-12-03T01:06:56-05:00
Bud Thomas’ Nomination Of Les Cooke For Mayor.

Bud Thomas’ Nomination Of Les Cooke For Mayor.

Bud Thomas’ Nomination Of Les Cooke For Mayor.2016-09-11T15:52:05-04:00
Personal History of Mayor Les Cooke.

Personal History of Mayor Les Cooke.

Personal History of Mayor Les Cooke.2016-09-11T02:58:51-04:00
Personal History of Mayor Les Cooke.

Personal History of Mayor Les Cooke.

Personal History of Mayor Les Cooke.2016-09-11T00:35:34-04:00
Barrie’s New First Lady is Charming.

Barrie’s New First Lady is Charming.

Barrie’s New First Lady is Charming.2016-09-10T23:51:31-04:00
Barrie’s New Town Council.

Barrie’s New Town Council.

Barrie’s New Town Council.2016-09-10T23:49:24-04:00
Christian Business Men’s 10th Anniversary.

Christian Business Men’s 10th Anniversary.

Christian Business Men’s 10th Anniversary.2016-09-10T23:43:54-04:00
Driver’s Jolted on Tiffin Street.

Driver’s Jolted on Tiffin Street.

Driver’s Jolted on Tiffin Street.2016-09-10T23:43:53-04:00
Season’s Greetings from Mayor Les Cooke.

Season’s Greetings from Mayor Les Cooke.

Season’s Greetings from Mayor Les Cooke.2016-09-10T23:43:46-04:00
Innisifil Annexation Studies Inter Office Memo.

Innisifil Annexation Studies Inter Office Memo.

Innisifil Annexation Studies Inter Office Memo.2016-09-07T20:40:51-04:00
Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.2016-09-07T20:40:50-04:00
Impotant Projects Mark Progress.

Impotant Projects Mark Progress.

Impotant Projects Mark Progress.2016-09-07T20:40:46-04:00
Charter Member Turns Sod At Site Of New Church.

Charter Member Turns Sod At Site Of New Church.

Charter Member Turns Sod At Site Of New Church.2016-09-07T20:40:45-04:00
Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.2016-09-07T20:40:43-04:00
Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.2016-09-07T20:40:42-04:00
Innisfil Annexation Studies Inter Office Memo.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Inter Office Memo.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Inter Office Memo.2016-09-07T20:40:42-04:00
Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.2016-09-07T20:40:41-04:00
Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.

Innisfil Annexation Studies Correspondence.2016-09-07T20:40:36-04:00
Les Cooke, former Mayor of Barrie (centre) poses with members of the public at an event.

Les Cooke, former Mayor of Barrie (centre) poses with members of the public at an event.

Les Cooke, former Mayor of Barrie (centre) poses with members of the public at an event.2016-11-17T13:34:54-05:00
Mayor Les Cooke with unidentified men.

Mayor Les Cooke with unidentified men.

Mayor Les Cooke with unidentified men.2016-09-06T19:11:52-04:00
Groundbreaking ceremony for Georgian Mall, Barrie with Mayor Les Cooke. Mall opened in the Fall of 1973, anchored by the first indepently named Sears Department Store in Canada.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Georgian Mall, Barrie with Mayor Les Cooke. Mall opened in the Fall of 1973, anchored by the first indepently named Sears Department Store in Canada.

Groundbreaking ceremony for Georgian Mall, Barrie with Mayor Les Cooke. Mall opened in the Fall of 1973, anchored by the first indepently named Sears Department Store in Canada.2016-09-06T18:47:37-04:00
Former Mayor Willard Kinzie (owner of Lakeview Dairy and Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise), with Mayor Les Cooke and Colonel Harland Sanders.

Former Mayor Willard Kinzie (owner of Lakeview Dairy and Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise), with Mayor Les Cooke and Colonel Harland Sanders.

Former Mayor Willard Kinzie (owner of Lakeview Dairy and Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise), with Mayor Les Cooke and Colonel Harland Sanders.2016-09-06T18:47:36-04:00
Les Cooke in the family boat at the Marina with an unidentified driver (2).

Les Cooke in the family boat at the Marina with an unidentified driver (2).

Les Cooke in the family boat at the Marina with an unidentified driver (2).2016-09-06T18:47:36-04:00
Opening Festivities of at a Winter Carnival.

Opening Festivities of at a Winter Carnival.

Opening Festivities of at a Winter Carnival.2016-09-06T18:47:34-04:00
Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (second from right) poses with others during a signing.

Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (second from right) poses with others during a signing.

Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (second from right) poses with others during a signing.2016-09-06T18:47:34-04:00
Mayor Les Cooke and wife, Dorothy.

Mayor Les Cooke and wife, Dorothy.

Mayor Les Cooke and wife, Dorothy.2016-09-06T18:47:33-04:00
Start of the GO Train Service in Barrie. Mayor Les Cooke is on the left with an unidentified passenger.

Start of the GO Train Service in Barrie. Mayor Les Cooke is on the left with an unidentified passenger.

Start of the GO Train Service in Barrie. Mayor Les Cooke is on the left with an unidentified passenger.2016-09-06T18:47:33-04:00
Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (3).

Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (3).

Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (3).2016-09-06T18:30:28-04:00
Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (4).

Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (4).

Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (4).2016-09-06T18:30:27-04:00
Les Cooke sits on top of a tractor in a farm field.

Les Cooke sits on top of a tractor in a farm field.

Les Cooke sits on top of a tractor in a farm field.2016-09-06T18:30:27-04:00
Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (far right) is pictured with others as a signing.

Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (far right) is pictured with others as a signing.

Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (far right) is pictured with others as a signing.2016-09-06T18:30:26-04:00
Official Portrait of Mayor Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie 1962-1967, 1970-1972 (1).

Official Portrait of Mayor Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie 1962-1967, 1970-1972 (1).

Official Portrait of Mayor Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie 1962-1967, 1970-1972 (1).2016-09-06T18:30:25-04:00
Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (1).

Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (1).

Particpants and winner of the log sawing contest at a Winter Carnival on Kempenfelt Bay (1).2016-09-06T18:30:25-04:00
Townhomes on Adelaide Street are amongst some of the most hard hit residences following the tornado disaster.

Townhomes on Adelaide Street are amongst some of the most hard hit residences following the tornado disaster.

Townhomes on Adelaide Street are amongst some of the most hard hit residences following the tornado disaster.2020-05-31T11:17:27-04:00
Former Barrie Mayor, Les Cooke (1962-1967, 1970-1972) addressing Mayor Ross Archer (Mayor 1977-1988) at his inauguration.

Former Barrie Mayor, Les Cooke (1962-1967, 1970-1972) addressing Mayor Ross Archer (Mayor 1977-1988) at his inauguration.

Former Barrie Mayor, Les Cooke (1962-1967, 1970-1972) addressing Mayor Ross Archer (Mayor 1977-1988) at his inauguration.2016-09-06T18:30:24-04:00
Former Mayor Les Cooke stands with Mayor Ross Archer and wife Marie.

Former Mayor Les Cooke stands with Mayor Ross Archer and wife Marie.

Former Mayor Les Cooke stands with Mayor Ross Archer and wife Marie.2016-09-06T18:30:23-04:00
Downtown-Mayor Les Cooke is “jailed” as part of the fun during a Winter Carnival (2).

Downtown-Mayor Les Cooke is “jailed” as part of the fun during a Winter Carnival (2).

Downtown-Mayor Les Cooke is “jailed” as part of the fun during a Winter Carnival (2).2016-09-06T18:30:23-04:00
Formal Portrait of Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie 1962-1967, 1970-1972.

Formal Portrait of Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie 1962-1967, 1970-1972.

Formal Portrait of Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie 1962-1967, 1970-1972.2016-09-06T18:30:22-04:00
Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (far left) poses with a group of civilians.

Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (far left) poses with a group of civilians.

Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie (far left) poses with a group of civilians.2016-09-05T21:25:14-04:00
A young Les Cooke (left), who would later become Mayor sits on a car with a friend.

A young Les Cooke (left), who would later become Mayor sits on a car with a friend.

A young Les Cooke (left), who would later become Mayor sits on a car with a friend.2016-09-05T17:22:02-04:00
Barrie City Council 1960-1961 with Mayor Willard Kinzie in the centre and future Mayor, Les Cooke on the far left.

Barrie City Council 1960-1961 with Mayor Willard Kinzie in the centre and future Mayor, Les Cooke on the far left.

Barrie City Council 1960-1961 with Mayor Willard Kinzie in the centre and future Mayor, Les Cooke on the far left.2017-02-08T17:14:56-05:00
John Keiller MacKay, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,1957-1963 with Mayor Les Cooke.

John Keiller MacKay, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,1957-1963 with Mayor Les Cooke.

John Keiller MacKay, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,1957-1963 with Mayor Les Cooke.2017-02-08T17:10:44-05:00
Heritage Float in the Barrie Centennial Parade on the corner of Essa Road and Cumberland Street.

Heritage Float in the Barrie Centennial Parade on the corner of Essa Road and Cumberland Street.

Heritage Float in the Barrie Centennial Parade on the corner of Essa Road and Cumberland Street.2016-09-05T16:46:20-04:00
Cooke Cartage Parade Floats during the Barrie Centennial Parade.

Cooke Cartage Parade Floats during the Barrie Centennial Parade.

Cooke Cartage Parade Floats during the Barrie Centennial Parade.2016-09-05T16:46:19-04:00
Cooke Cartage float in the Barrie Centennial Parade on Dunlop Street East.

Cooke Cartage float in the Barrie Centennial Parade on Dunlop Street East.

Cooke Cartage float in the Barrie Centennial Parade on Dunlop Street East.2016-09-05T16:46:19-04:00
Cooke Cartage truck, owned by Les Cooke in the Barrie Centennial Parade

Cooke Cartage truck, owned by Les Cooke in the Barrie Centennial Parade

Cooke Cartage truck, owned by Les Cooke in the Barrie Centennial Parade2016-09-05T16:46:18-04:00
A locomotive pulls into the Downtown CNR train station during the Winter Carnival.

A locomotive pulls into the Downtown CNR train station during the Winter Carnival.

A locomotive pulls into the Downtown CNR train station during the Winter Carnival.2017-02-08T17:16:22-05:00
Formal Portrait of Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie during 1962-1967 and 1970-1972.

Formal Portrait of Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie during 1962-1967 and 1970-1972.

Formal Portrait of Les Cooke, Mayor of Barrie during 1962-1967 and 1970-1972.2017-02-08T17:30:17-05:00
Cooke Cartage Parade Floats during the Barrie Centennial Parade.

Cooke Cartage Parade Floats during the Barrie Centennial Parade.

Cooke Cartage Parade Floats during the Barrie Centennial Parade.2016-09-05T16:46:16-04:00
Les Cooke (centre) eats Kentucky Fried Chicken with Mayor Willard Kinzie (far left) and other civic leaders at a gathering.

Les Cooke (centre) eats Kentucky Fried Chicken with Mayor Willard Kinzie (far left) and other civic leaders at a gathering.

Les Cooke (centre) eats Kentucky Fried Chicken with Mayor Willard Kinzie (far left) and other civic leaders at a gathering.2017-02-08T17:31:38-05:00

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