Photo Du JourWindsor

A Stroll Though The Ghettohood

May 12, 2006
Here are a few various photos I took the other day on a stroll I took from my house to the River and Back. Through the neighborhood just east of the Casino. A sample of some of the fine housing stock. A bankrupt, vacant former Nursing Home. Vacant, overgown lots & ghetto palms with the Casino looming in the background. An old brick home, this one appears to be vacant as well. It’s…
Read more
Photo Du JourWindsor

The Ultimate Sacrifice

May 10, 2006
This past Friday May 5th, Senior Constable John Atkinson, 37, a 15-year veteran of the Windsor Police, became the first member in the force’s 120 year history to be shot and killed. From the Officer Down Memorial Page: Constable John Atkinson Windsor Police…
Photo Du JourWindsor

Dougall Avenue Overpass

May 8, 2006
Today’s PDJ is not really an exciting or terribly intersting subject, but it is notable. From an engineering perspective this bridge was quite a feat. This came from the engineering firm of M.M. Dillon of London, Ontario, who are still around: This is one of two…
DetroitPhoto Du Jour

1700 West Fort Street

May 7, 2006
Another beauty along Fort Street. This one is just west of 10th St. A very hansome and large brick building. A little digging on this one uncovered its history. This was the home of the Edson-Moore & Co, Dry Goods Wholesalers. A quick google search didn’t reveal too much. The company was founded in 1872, and was still in business as late as 1944. Also the New York Times from Jan.
Read more
NewsPhoto Du Jour

Sorry... I was away.

May 6, 2006
For anyone that missed my posts of late I’m sorry. I was out of town for a couple of days on business in Toronto. I did however stay at a highrise hotel downtown on the 33rd floor. It made for some good photos. Looking down King Street, west from Yonge. The Bank of…
DetroitPhoto Du Jour

Detroit Elevator Company

May 2, 2006
This is one that has always interested me. Does anyone know the history of the Detroit Elevator Company? Located on Franklin Street, the name always jumps out as so very different from the tool and die shops normally found around the area. In 1922, the building was…
DetroitPhoto Du Jour

ATM Inside

April 26, 2006
Fort and Scotten is the scene of today’s Photo Du Jour. This brightly painted shop grabbed my attenion for two reasons. 1. It’s bright yellow 2. It’s the only building on the block. I couldn’t find out much for a history on this one. It was built…