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St. Dennis Hall

July 31, 2008
This postcard was postmarked 1978 (not that means anything). The caption reads: Entrance ST. DENNIS HALL Gymnasium UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR Seeing as this is St. Dennis Hall, a gymnasium, and the current St. Dennis Centre located on College Ave. contains a Gym. I’m guessing this was the forerunner? It’s hard to place it, but that looks like the Assumption College building in the rear, so…
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Canal Dreams?

July 30, 2008
I’m sure by now everyone has seen King Eddie’s latest legacy scheme. I’m not quite sure what to make of this plan, but I don’t like the idea of removing the last remnants of the residential area west of downtown for a hair-brained scheme like this. It…
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Majestic Tavern

July 29, 2008
Another old postcard from the John Stefani Collection, this one shows the Majestic Tavern a.k.a. the “Old Spain Dining Lounge”. Located on Ottawa Street, the building today is better recognized as Tops of Windsor. I guess back then with the nearby Blue Danube…
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Foundry Update

July 28, 2008
A few submissions from our eastside correspondents today, as we check in on the demolition at the Ford Foundry. The first two comes from Darren, who has been supplying IM.com with an elevated view since the beginning of the demolition. Photo taken July 21st Photo taken July…
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Artcite's "Visual Fringe" walking tour

July 25, 2008
Late notice, but I’m pasing this on for Artcite. Some readers may be interested in checking it out… ———————————————– Artcite’s “Visual Fringe&#8221…
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Funnel Clouds

July 25, 2008
Today’s photo was sent in by regular reader Aaron, who captured this shot looking over Forest Glade on Tuesday the 22nd. There have been many reports lately of funnel clouds spotted over Essex County, but here is some proof. Maybe mother nature hates sprawl too&#8230…