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Then and Now shares historical photos and personal stories of past people, places, and events and connects them to their significance today. They are made possible through the continued support of Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home as part of our Community Leaders Program.

A shameful moment in Guelph's baseball past

A shameful moment in Guelph's baseball past

Black pitcher Bud Fowler signed with Guelph Maple Leafs in 1881, but teammates refused to play with him and he left
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Guelph lawyer made a name for himself handling big cases

Guelph lawyer made a name for himself handling big cases

E.F.B. Johnston grabbed headlines as defence counsel in many murder trials
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The Three Wise Men of Guelph's first high school

The Three Wise Men of Guelph's first high school

William Tytler, James Davison and David Young left quite an impression on the students of Guelph Collegiate Institute
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A look at Christmas in 1952

A look at Christmas in 1952

From 'electrified' Christmas trees to 17-inch TVs and a 'far from demanding' generation
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BINGO flourished during WWII, but then came enforcement rules

BINGO flourished during WWII, but then came enforcement rules

Attorney General worried profiteering was taking money away from those who needed it
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With men at war, Guelph police hired its first female officers

With men at war, Guelph police hired its first female officers

The first was Anne Hillis, in 1942, followed by Dorothy Colley and Margaret Thompson
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Remembering those who went to war in the name of freedom

Remembering those who went to war in the name of freedom

A quick glimpse into some of the local lives lost and others who returned home
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Fire department showed its failures during major 1946 incidents

Fire department showed its failures during major 1946 incidents

A factory fire and lethal gas leak showed shortcomings, prompted changes
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Guelph's Edward Johnson was the Justin Bieber of his day

Guelph's Edward Johnson was the Justin Bieber of his day

Public school, University of Guelph hall and University of Toronto music building named for famed tenor
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Guelph rallied to pack wedding gifts for then-Princess Elizabeth

Guelph rallied to pack wedding gifts for then-Princess Elizabeth

City officials coordinated the collection of non-perishable food to be sent to Britain
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