One of the more overlooked buildings along Ouellette is the current W.S.O. office and former Bank of Nova Scotia building located at 487. It was designed by Toronto archtects Mathers & Haldenby, along with Windsor architect G.A. McElroy who acted as an associate architect on the project. It might be hard to believe but this modern looking building opened its doors in February, 1949.
Here’s how it looked when first built.
This full page ad ran in the Windsor Daily Star February 21, 1949.
Looking over the list of highlights I found this line interesting:
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Great looking building. The main Scotia branch in Downtown Hamilton is somewhat similar in design--larger--but the same basic elements--sand colored stone surrounding a large glass curtain with the bank name spelled out in block along the top...it's a timeless style.
Hamilton branch is visible in the photo at the link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/simplesimon/383196230/
I like this building and the use of chrome trim around the windows.
Do you know what was there before this building?
Meh, not that old for d.t.
And exactly, imagine what was destroyed to build it!
Your blog is so informative … keep up the good work!!!!