The Ad The Star Refused To Run
April 19, 2007
I have myself signed up for Google News alerts pertaining to Windsor.
I found this one interesting that I recieved this AM.
Is the Windsor Star scared of Kenny and Buzz?
Windsor Star refuses Labourers’ Union full-page ad aimed at stopping CAW raid; LIUNA turns to…
Amazing Grace
April 19, 2007
I was out for a drive the other day and noticed this giant crane parked in the lot. What’s up? Lilly, have you seen any action on any impending demolition over there?
The big hole in the wall that is sealed up with plywood, would seem to indicate to me that abatement…
430 Karl
April 18, 2007
Five years ago this summer, when I first started up what was to evolve into International Metropolis, I spent a summer afternoon walking around the downtown core area with a friend and his daughter shooting photos.
It was on that July afternoon when I stumbled across 430 Karl. Despite a strange and brutal porch enclosure, the house showed signs of past glory and great potential, if it had the…
An Evening At The Elmwood
April 13, 2007
Below are a few items I pick up a while back that I’ve been meaning to post. The Elmwood Casino (no gambling) was once the Cat’s Ass. It was a classic nightclub and a major stop on the traveling circuit. All the biggest stars in show biz at the time played at the…
Rachel Kaplan Hebrew Memorial Chapel
April 10, 2007
This building on the corner of Aylmer and Tuscarora has always interested me. When I was at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue the other week, I noticed references to Rachel Kaplan there as well.
The memorial chapel acts similar to a funeral home. It was built in 1978 (5739=1978).
Tower Of Freedom
April 5, 2007
This symbol of freedom, was unveiled in 2001 during the celebration to mark Detroit’s 300th birthday.
From the City Of Windsor Parks website:
Tower of Freedom, created by sculptor Ed Dwight, honours the flight of American slaves into freedom on the Underground…