Wowsers! Take a look at this place that was located on Ouellette Avenue. In 1919 this old mansion was home to the Knights of Columbus. In 1922 ground was broken on the back half of the property for a new K of C hall, which still stands today fronting Pelissier.
In that…
1118 Drouillard Road - Follow Up
May 3, 2013
Last Friday we took a look at Brown’s at 1118 Drouillard, as some of the metal cladding had come away from the building.
Stephen Lynn, Community Development Coordinator of the Ford City Neighbourhood Renewal pointed me towards Chris & Elaine Week’s…
Action Hobbies Rail Slideshow # 11
May 3, 2013
For anyone who’s interested, here’s a reminder of the next rail slideshow, this Saturday night… There’s always some neat stuff here. Check it out.
Just a reminder that this Saturday, May 4th is the AHKHTSS#11. The show starts at 7.30pm at Action Hobbies Kingsville (197 Lansdowne Avenue, Kingsville, Ontario).
In advance of the show, we conducted an interview with featured…
Ojibway - 1919
May 1, 2013
I love looking at old maps of the area, and the layout for Ojibway, the town that never was. This map was made in 1919 by a Detroit property developer.
Chappus, Page, Healy, Wright and Broadway streets in the upper right corner was where the Brighton Beach neighbourhood was…