Rodney and Blake Streets Walking Tour

This tour begins and ends at St. Vincent Park, which is located at the foot of St. Vincent Street at Blake Street.  Approximate walking time is one hour.

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11 Rodney St. - Rodney and Blake Streets Walking Tour

"Set back from the street is this Tudoresque Queen Anne style house that was once known as Glen Ormond. This stately residence was built 1895 for John Dickinson, who had an assorted career as a civil engineer, surveyor, and lawyer. For $3500, Dickinson had George Ball construct the residence according to the design of a local architect, Eustace Bird...." (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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