Photo Du JourWindsor

The Ultimate Sacrifice

May 10, 2006
This past Friday May 5th, Senior Constable John Atkinson, 37, a 15-year veteran of the Windsor Police, became the first member in the force’s 120 year history to be shot and killed. From the Officer Down Memorial Page: Constable John Atkinson Windsor Police Service Ontario End of Watch: Friday, May 5, 2006 Biographical Info Age: 37 Tour of Duty: 15 years Badge Number: Not available Incident…
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Photo Du JourWindsor

Dougall Avenue Overpass

May 8, 2006
Today’s PDJ is not really an exciting or terribly intersting subject, but it is notable. From an engineering perspective this bridge was quite a feat. This came from the engineering firm of M.M. Dillon of London, Ontario, who are still around: This is one of two…
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1700 West Fort Street

May 7, 2006
Another beauty along Fort Street. This one is just west of 10th St. A very hansome and large brick building. A little digging on this one uncovered its history. This was the home of the Edson-Moore & Co, Dry Goods Wholesalers. A quick google search didn’t reveal…
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Sorry... I was away.

May 6, 2006
For anyone that missed my posts of late I’m sorry. I was out of town for a couple of days on business in Toronto. I did however stay at a highrise hotel downtown on the 33rd floor. It made for some good photos. Looking down King Street, west from Yonge. The Bank of Montreal building lit up at night. My room did offer great views of the architectural heads at the top of Commerce Court.
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Detroit Elevator Company

May 2, 2006
This is one that has always interested me. Does anyone know the history of the Detroit Elevator Company? Located on Franklin Street, the name always jumps out as so very different from the tool and die shops normally found around the area. In 1922, the building was…