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Now I've seen it all

June 16, 2008
Just when I think that I’ve seen every possible crime against architecture that stucco can be guilty of, well I stumble across this mess on Tecumseh Rd. and Pillette. WTF? Who is the assclown that thought that this is an improvement over anything? This is the kind of mess that someone should go to jail over. U G L Y. Great job too stuccoing the beautiful old brick building on the corner…
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St. Barnabas

June 13, 2008
Located on Tecumseh Rd between Windermere and Lincoln Chilver in Walkerville, is the mid-century church St. Barnabas. Built of reinforced concrete and stone, the church was designed by London architect Philip Carter Johnson, and erected by John Loaring of Loaring…
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Dayus Stadium

June 12, 2008
From the Windsor Star May 4, 1948: Dayus Stadium – Windsor’s New Sports Centre – Now Open HARD BALL-SOFT BALL – WRESTLING – BOXING – MIDGET AUTO The idea of a new floodlighted Stadium to provide a much needed centre for Windsor sports…
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1963

June 10, 2008
Just to add to the depressing state of things, I came across these two photos from National Geographic in 1963. Photos by National Geographic Photographer Winfield Parks Detroit Skyscrapers Soar Above the Streets of Windsor, Ontario Although Detroit and Windsor fly…
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Next up on the chopping block...

June 9, 2008
I know that I must seem like a broken record, but the former Bank of Montreal at Walker and Ottawa is next up for a date with the wrecking ball. This beautiful old building was purchased by the owners of the plaza behind the bank. No plans to reuse the building, but it…
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Unbuilt Fire Hall

June 6, 2008
From the May 24, 1928 Border Cities Star The plan was to build this Ford City Fire Station on Drouillard Road, opposite Demming Ave. As you can see on the 1937 map, there was a lumber yard on Drouillard, opposite Demming Ave. Today Demming Ave. doesn’t even exist. I guess the referendum to accept the by-law to borrow the money to build the fire hall failed at the ballot in 1928. Another…
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Shopping Local

June 4, 2008
Located on Erie Street, just east of Parent is La Stella Supermarket. One of a dying breed of local grocery stores. Opened in 1969, it is one of Windsor’s best kept little secrets. Their selection for items like pasta and italian cheeses, are second to none, and their…