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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.

The Queen's Guelph visit was a big deal, but I had no idea

The Queen's Guelph visit was a big deal, but I had no idea

At eight years old, columnist Ed Butts was more interested in seeing Tom Thumb
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The night fire ravaged Downtown Guelph

The night fire ravaged Downtown Guelph

'For over three minutes the roar of the fire was accompanied by the racket of exploding rifle bullets and shotgun shells. It sounded like a World War II battle had flared up'
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City council banned late night movies and more ... in 1945

City council banned late night movies and more ... in 1945

Council also regulated 'dens of feminine vanity' and ended dances in the city hall auditorium
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Guelph's Ellen Jewell had ties to the anti-slavery movement

Guelph's Ellen Jewell had ties to the anti-slavery movement

Her grandfather was one of the most important figures in the abolitionist effort
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Before refrigerators, the ice man cometh to your door

Before refrigerators, the ice man cometh to your door

Guelph suffered from ice shortage in 1944, forced to import from out of town
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The year was 1864 ... and Guelph hosted the Queen's Plate

The year was 1864 ... and Guelph hosted the Queen's Plate

People had come from all over the province and the city’s hotels were full
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Guelph woman was country's first female professional hybridist

Guelph woman was country's first female professional hybridist

Isabella Preston immigrated from England in early 20th century and joined Ontario Agricultural College
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Shot down during Second World War, airman aided by resistance

Shot down during Second World War, airman aided by resistance

Gordon Stacey was taken in by a Belgian family, posed as someone who couldn't hear or speak
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Charles Zavitz brought fame, controversy to Ontario Agricultural College

Charles Zavitz brought fame, controversy to Ontario Agricultural College

At the start of the 20th century, the small city of Guelph had a world-famous institution, the Ontario Agricultural College.
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Guelph woman's jungle adventure to evade capture during Second World War

Guelph woman's jungle adventure to evade capture during Second World War

Muriel Livesay spent three years hiding from Japanese troops in the Philippines
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