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The Great Northern Exhibition parade: Citizens' Band circa 1914

The Great Northern Exhibition parade: Citizens' Band circa 1914

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A clocktower with no clock

A clocktower with no clock

In this week's Remember This the Collingwood Museum takes you through the construction, destruction and rebuilding of the town hall and clock tower.
A star is born: this building has housed a theatre since 1911

A star is born: this building has housed a theatre since 1911

Remember This? Admission was 25 cents and women and children weren't allowed to attend afternoon matinees.
The changing face of downtown business

The changing face of downtown business

In this week's Remember This, you get a glimpse of the business district in Collingwood's downtown circa 1914.
Rough start for the Collingwood-built Hagarty

Rough start for the Collingwood-built Hagarty

In this week's Remember This we learn the circumstances that led to the building of the Hagarty.
The life story (and mysterious ending) of a Collingwood-built barge

The life story (and mysterious ending) of a Collingwood-built barge

Collingwood shipyards sent just one vessel into service in 1915, and this barge was it.
A bridge on the river Nottawasaga

A bridge on the river Nottawasaga

In this week's Remember This: the Van Vlack wooden bridge is replaced by a steel structure giving motorists access to the main street in Wasaga Beach.
A gift from the town for the earliest First World War volunteers

A gift from the town for the earliest First World War volunteers

In this week's Remember This, the town sends off the first volunteers from Collingwood to the First Canadian Contingent in the First World War.
Last minute pomp and circumstance

Last minute pomp and circumstance

In this week's Remember This: the cornerstone ceremony at the Collingwood federal building.
Soldiers returned to hero's welcome in Collingwood

Soldiers returned to hero's welcome in Collingwood

In this week's Remember This, Collingwood welcomes home First World War soldiers with a day of celebrations.