Return To Routley's
January 19, 2009
A little over a year ago, I featured an ad from Routley’s Motel from 1954.
I just recently picked up this postcard of Routley’s from eBay.
The back of the card reads:
Located on Highway 2 at Walker Rd., Windsor, Ontario – Ultramodern visitor…
Beautiful New Residence Of Harry Low
January 16, 2009
From the Border Cities Star – November 10, 1927
The new residence of Harry Low, at the corner of Devonshire Road and Ontario Street, which will be one of the finest in the Border Cities when completed. The building will be finished entirely in stone, with a full thatched roof, the latter believed to be the only roof finish of its kind, on a private home, in Western Ontario. It is arranged…
The Countdown Is On...
January 15, 2009
Back to the West Side today to check on the Prince of Wales. She’s still standing, but probably not for too much longer. You can see at the very left a glimpse of the Building Eater that’s parked on site.
The architectural elements have been removed, so I think…
1292 1478 Wyandotte St. E.
January 14, 2009
Another building that falls under the category of places you drive past a million times…
Today, this building is home to Omeed’s Used Furniture, I remember it was for many years in my youth home to an H&R Block office.
A look back through the 1923-24 City…
Still Standing
January 13, 2009
Despite rumors… The Prince of Wales is still standing… For now.
The University promised the Windsor Heritage Committee that they would attempt to salvage architectural elements off the building prior to demolition.
It looks like they are keeping their word. These guys appear to be working on removing the school name and stone door surround.
Some elements have already been removed.
Bottled Water Talk Tonight...
January 12, 2009
A little news that some readers may be interested in.
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A 15-city speaking tour with Maude Barlow.
Senior Advisor on Water to the President of the UN General Assembly and National Chairperson of the Council…