b'lookingback!by J. Peter Hvidstenlookingback!by J. Peter Hvidstensimcoe st., port perrysimcoe st., port perrywhen dirt roads ruledwhen dirt roads ruledThis postcard dated 1908 pro-This postcard dated 1908 pro-vides a view of Simcoe Street vides a view of Simcoe Street looking south from just north of looking south from just north of the United Church (left) and Town the United Church (left) and Town Hall 1873 (right). Back in 1908, the Hall 1873 (right). Back in 1908, the dirt street running north and south dirt street running north and south through town was known as Lilla through town was known as Lilla Street, but the photographer mis-Street, but the photographer mis-takenly labelled the postcard with takenly labelled the postcard with the name as Lilly Street.the name as Lilly Street.queen street looking queen street looking west towards simcoewest towards simcoeThis picture taken in 1935 from This picture taken in 1935 from in front of the former library in front of the former library on Queen Street shows a Ford on Queen Street shows a Ford dealership and Shell gas station in dealership and Shell gas station in front of the United Church and front of the United Church and the tower of Town Hall 1873. To the tower of Town Hall 1873. To the right, is the Murray House the right, is the Murray House which today is best known as the which today is best known as the Jesters Court.Jesters Court.PRIDE THAT SHOWS THROUGH FROM START TO FINISHA. Oppers LtdScugogs premier supplierW i n d o w s & D o o r sof windows and doors since 1979 193 North St., Port Perry905-985-4910 www.oppers.caFOCUS - DECEMBER 202063'