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…
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…
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 in the late 1970’s. Charles Kirkwood was an employee of the Toledo Scale Company of Canada (an American by birth) and a…
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…
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…
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 the turn…
There’s really not a whole lot going on down there. This place is visible from Howard, but is actually…
CPR Communications Building
June 14, 2007
I have always wondered about this building on Caron Ave. near Riverside Dr. I figured it was some kind of utility building like a Bell switching station or something. Looking over my architectural list, I noticed this building listed as being built in 1965, by architect…