Happy Friday once again! Another weekend is upon us, and it’s time for another old photo. Up today is a great old photo dated November 8, 1920. This one showing The then Essex County Court House, better known today as Mackenzie Hal.
Mackenzie Hall was built in 1855 and was designed by Detroit architect Albert Jordan. It was built by the Mackenzie Brothers of Sarnia, one of whom, Alexander Mackenzie, when on to become Canada’s second prime minister. It served as a court house until 1962, when it became the County Headuarters. That ended sometime around 1979/1980 when the County Building was relocated to Highway 3 in Essex.
As usual there are great details in this photo. The photographer obviously was a novelty, and attracted a crowd of local boys…
Surprisingly this is one of those scenes that hasn’t changed all that much in the last 90 years…
Have a safe weekend everyone, enjoy the Halloween parties and activities.
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a bright spot in Windsor’s built heritage.
I never knew either of those were Essex County Courthouses; great post. Thanks!
Amazing how much HASN’T changed for this building. Awesome stuff Sir!
Great to see the solid-looking structure of the county building. Was its neighbour the infamous Essex County Gaol (old English spelling, pronounced jail — not “goal”) which was at 378 Brock Street. The gaol was opposite the historic St. John’s Sandwich Anglican Church, where I remember taking my friends from the U.S. to view the (unflattering) remarks about Americans on the headstones.
It looks like the original light posts are still out front.
Mike, thems reproductions….and most of them don’t work lol
great pic
Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre is open to the public and the staff would love you to stop by for a tour. Since 1980 The Friends of The Court have contributed over one million dollars in upgrades to the former courthouse. On Easter Saturday April 23, they will be hosting “Bring Your Bling” an Appraisals event as a fundraiser.
To add to the holiday weekend festivities several local heritage associations will have displays, there will be a silent auction and refreshments will be available in “The Silver Spoon Tea Room”- you can even have your tea leaves read for a modest donation.
Be a part of preserving Windsor’s 1855 jewel.
For further details go to http://www.mackenziehall.ca