McCord Shipping Docks - Peabody Building c. 1983
March 7, 2012
These photos were shot by Matthew Kulbacki, from the same shoot as the previous Peabody photos. Thanks again Matthew.
Photo © Matthew Kulbacki
A photo of the backside of the old Peabody building. Interesting to note the old shipping dock.
Photo © Matthew Kulbacki
Luckily…
Downtown Windsor - c. 1959
March 5, 2012
The cover of an old postcard folder. The photo was from about 1959, as Cobo Arena is still under construction. It opened 1960. $0.39 cents for the folder, and a $0.05 cent stamp would get this a friend and would make a nice souvenir for less than $0.50.
Even the early…
1587 McDougall Demolition
February 29, 2012
Happy leap year! Let’s celebrate February 29th by knocking something down…
Back in May 2008, there was a massive fire at the front part of this building. Driving past I noticed that the next section of the building is coming down too.
There appears to be quite…
Peabody Building - Riverside & Chilver - 1983/1984
February 27, 2012
Today’s photos come via Tim Swaddling, long time reader, and host of the Train Slide Shows. These photos were shot by Matthew Kulbacki, and he’s been kind enough to share them with us.
Photo © Matthew Kulbacki
A shot looking east on Riverside Drive from the…
Dillon Hall
February 24, 2012
Dillon Hall on the University of Windsor campus, built in 1927 and designed by Albert Lothian, was recently awarded a 2012 Built Heritage award.
The U of W has invested time and money to fix up Dillon Hall. Removing all the ivy, and restoring two of the roof cupolas that were long removed.
A beautiful building, and the stone entrance is as impressive as any in the city.
The cornerstone, with…
Kildare Road - c. 1910
February 22, 2012
Another old photo from the Library Of Congress collection. Today’s photo is looking south on Kildare towards today’s Willistead Park. Rarely enough, everything here is still standing. The photo is mislabelled as “Mr. Kilgore’s residence, Delvonshire…
FREE EVENT -> Mansion in Peril: the Duff-Baby House and the War of 1812
February 17, 2012
Mansion in Peril: the Duff-Baby House and the War of 1812
Date: Sunday, February 19th
Time: Tours: 2-4 p.m.
Presentation in the Interpretation Centre: 2:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Address: 221 Mill St., Sandwich
For more information, contact…
