Old Photographs

Alexander Chewett

A early resident of Sandwich, Alexander Chewett is remembered today by the short little street bearing his name today in Sandwich. From Frederick Neal’s Township of Sandwich, is the following information to go with the photo above… ALEXANDER CHEWETT Was born in Canada in 1800 and while only a lad of tender years, he carried powder to the British troops serving in the war of 1812.
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Old Utility Poles - Tecumseh Road East

First off, this post was supposed to appear on Friday. It wasn’t until late Saturday afternoon before I realized that I hadn’t scheduled it properly… So.. I’m sorry to everyone who came by on Friday and ended up seeing nothing new… Now on to…
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Parkview Tower - 76 Tecumseh Rd E

While out for a walk on Canada Day, I noticed this nice mid century numbering over the front door of the Parkview Tower Apartments. I never noticed this lettering before either, there are all kinds things that you notice when you get out on foot or on a bicycle. The…