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Grand Homes Walking Tour
The Grand Homes Tour presents a few of the finer and more interesting historic dwellings in Barrie. Some of the selections are in near original condition, while others will need your imagination to envision their former splendour. They represent only a small portion of Barrie's architectural heritage.
Click here to download the Grand Homes Walking Tour guide
"At the corner of what was called Louisa Street (now a section of Dunlop Street East), sits this large dwelling. It is believed to have been built about 1885 for John Forsythe, Chief Clerk in the post office, who by 1891 was described simply as a gentleman. The house is on the former site of Meldrum's hotel. There is a tradition that it may be two houses, the rear (Berczy Street) section being the oldest, possibly dating to the mid 1850s...." (more)
The tour is sponsored by Heritage Barrie to highlight the heritage of the City of Barrie. Printed copies can be obtained from Barrie City Hall, or the Barrie Public Library.
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