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Displaced History

July 3, 2007
So with rumors abound that the former Tecumseh DUR station might still be standing, I headed to the suburbs with John and Mike to see what we might be able to uncover. This Victorian house on Lesperance is visible in the old postcard view posted two weeks ago. Just north of the station you can see the home. The streetcar tracks ran along the side of the road, and did a loop at the…
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Fireworks

June 28, 2007
So this year I decided to hit the fireworks with my wife, we went Mike Beauchamp style, on two wheels. Easy in, easy out… The second floor of these two old Riverside Dr. homes, offered great views for the residents. Crowds of people make their way along Riverside…
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Bird's Eye View - 1928

June 27, 2007
Here’s one of my favourite old Windsor Postcards. This one dates to 1928, and was taken from the roof of the Norton Palmer, and is looking west along Park Street. The Royal Windsor Apartments, which were brand new are visible in the foreground, to the rear is the Royal Windsor garage, long ago demolished. My favourite thing about this card though is the Bridge. If you look closely…
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The Lanc's New Home

June 26, 2007
So after the long trip from Jackson Park to the Mall at the end of April, the Lanc has made its way to the airport where she’ll under go restoration to be able to taxi around, but sadly not fly. There are only two Lancs in the world that still fly. (Also, note that…
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1924 Border Cities Bowling Champs

June 25, 2007
Here’s an oldie from my personal collection. Maybe you’ll spot a relative in here… 🙂 I’m not sure what kind of league this was, if the bowlers were recreational or business related. The one man who’s estate this photo was contain in, passed…
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A Pair Of Old Postcards

June 22, 2007
Here’s a pair of old postcards, I’ve been meaning to post for a while. This one is looking south on Chilver from Niagara. That’s the Willistead Park fence on the left. This one is from John Stefani’s personal collection. This one is the DUR station in Tecumseh. It is from the Bernie Drouillard Collection, I’m not sure where this was. Was/is this the station that is…
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John Campbell School Saved!

June 21, 2007
As is rarely the case, today International Metropolis is pleased to present GOOD NEWS for a change. In a complete change of direction from what was announced in 2003, John Campbell public school will be spared the wreckers ball, and will receive a full…
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Doty Place

June 20, 2007
Probably one of the shortest streets in the City (that would be interesting to find out what the shortest street actually is), Doty Place was one of those streets I had never been down before. I was out early one morning, and the traffic was light on Howard Ave., so I made…