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Two Shows Worth Checking Out

December 14, 2007
Windsor artist Natalie Mayville, (who I’ve mentionned before) has a show that’s recently opened at the Art Gallery. Worth Checking out. While you’re down there, check out Carl Zimmerman’s show. It’s all fantasy architecture. Photogrpahs he’s taken of architectural models he’s built. Both the models and photographs are on display. Very cool. Check it out…
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Cody Hall

December 13, 2007
Over to the University of Windsor, where there is truly a great collection of Mid-Century Modern Architecture on campus. Cody Hall was designed by Johnson McWhinnie Architects, in 1961. It currently serves as a dorm building. Lots of neat little details on this…
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Chicken Court

December 10, 2007
I’ve seen old advertisments and post cards for the Chicken Court, but never knew much about it. I moved to Windsor in 1989, and I didn’t recall it being open when I first came here. A full page ad from the 1954 Visitor’s Guide to Windsor and Essex…
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Golden Age Of Rail

December 5, 2007
Today’s two old photos come from the John Stefani collection, which he has graciously scanned and passed along for posting. John notes that you can see the tall CKLW tower in the background of the photo, allowing us to know this was taken after 1954. A few notes from…
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Armouries Open House

December 4, 2007
An FYI for tonight for anyone who’s interested in checking out the inside of the Armouries. The Windsor Symphony is holding an open house to pitch their reuse idea. The now vacant Armouries are a designated building. Built in 1900 it was designed by David Ewart…