Good, Bad & Ugly
December 12, 2008
Today to close out the week, we take a look at the fountain over the last five years.
An early photo of the fountain, still in great condition (other than the “Angels Fall” grafitti?). This photo was taken in September 2003.
A view of the central portion of the…
Welcome...
December 11, 2008
To the new and improved International Metropolis.com
I had been planning on doing something with the look for a while, but was putting it off… The forced upgrade of the software that runs the site sped up those plans 🙂
I didn’t want to leave the site with the…
The Fountain Through The Years
December 11, 2008
A few different views of the fountain over the years.
Yesterday windsorite-in-exile left the following comment
The fountain should be restored and moved to a prominent civic square. Restoring the water flow would restore it’s soul. It would make an appropriate counterpoint to the cenotaph.
In the early 1920’s that exact plan was suggested. The Cenotaph sat on the east side of Ouellette at…
Victoria Day 1906
December 10, 2008
Victoria Day, 1906 was set to be a big day in Windsor. It was five years since Victoria had passed, and there was a big day planned:
Including the unveiling of the new Memorial Fountain on Pitt St. in front of the Post Office.
The monument was designed by Architect John…
South African Memorial Fountain
December 9, 2008
Today begins a multi part look at one of Windsor’s more overlooked and most important peices of sculptural work.
From The Evening Record – March 26, 1904
MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN
Work of Erection to be Pushed To Completion
The committee in charge of the South African…
St. Rose of Lima
December 8, 2008
Located in Riverside just off Wyandotte St. at St. Rose, this church is one of Windsor’s newest designated structures.
The church, tossed aside like many historic buildings in Windsor by the Diocese of London, was designated by the City last year. The Diocese appealed the designation and there was going to be a hearing before the Conservation Review Board of Ontario November 26 &…
Thanks Everyone...
December 7, 2008
For your orders.
The 2009 Calendar is now sold out.
I can order a second batch from the printers if there is still interest, but, I would need at least 5 orders to make it worth everyone’s while.
If you are still interested in a calendar, email me . I would need you…
Last Chance to Vote
December 5, 2008
Voting for the Canadian Blog Awards wraps up this weekend. If you haven’t yet cast your vote for InternationalMetropolis.com for “Best Local Blog” please do so.
If you have already voted, thank you very much for your support.
Results should be available…