City Hall Park - 1960's
April 14, 2008
After a crazy end to last week, with the seagrave demolition and everything, I though a nice old postcard view would be good for a Monday morning.
This view from the early 1960’s shows a view of City Hall Park and a view south along City Hall Square.
Behind City Hall…
Weekend Update
April 12, 2008
A few news items in the Star about the demolition today.
Rubble blocks business, owner claims
By Dalson Chen
Windsor Star
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The operator of a business on the same property as the recently demolished Seagrave Building says the massive piles of rubble…
And another one gone, and another one gone...
April 11, 2008
Another one bites the dust…
Hey, I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
I still cannot believe the way the whole thing went down. Even beyond that I cannot believe that what you see in the photos above doesn’t violate some kind of by law for an unsecured demolition site. The little orange plastic fence does little to secure the site, and the tons of debris loosely…
Assholes and Incompetence
April 10, 2008
You know, it’s shit like this, and land owners like Ashok Sood (who FYI, owns Champion Products Corp) who don’t give a rat’s ass about Windsor or our history, who make this City and undesirable place to live. Assholes and incompetence is the reason there is…
Walkerville Post Office
April 9, 2008
Here’s a neat old shot from the early 1920’s of the Walkerville Post Office.
The Post Office was built in 1914, and designed by the Federal Department of Public Works. Other local buildings designed by the Federal department include the Windsor Armouries and…
Lyttle's - 507 Ouellette
April 8, 2008
Today’s post is for Ruth, who asked in the comments yesterday if anyone remebered Lyttle’s. Below is an ad from 1954:
I’m not so sure about that math however… By my calculations, they have been celebrating their 40th anniversary for half a decade… 🙂
Today the space at 507 Ouellette is occupied by the classy Bistro 507.
The Pascoe Building that contains the…
Ouellette & University
April 7, 2008
Here’s another old postcard shot. This is from the late 1950’s early 1960’s (thanks Don!) and is taken at the intersection of Ouellette and University looking north.
Look at all the shops and on street parking… Back when downtown was vibrant, and you…
Grand Opening
April 4, 2008
An interesting piece of local history.
Above is an invitation to the grand opening ceremony for the “new” Windsor-Detroit Tunnel, November 1st, 1930. I’m certain it was quite a spectacle.
Have a good weekend everyone, and I’ll see you back here on…