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Ford Motor Company of Canada - 1914

January 20, 2012
Today’s old photo comes from the Detroit Publishing Co. collection housed by the Library of Congress. The caption calls it June 4, 1914, but given that ice in the river, I would disagree with the date. It’s a neat photo, as the old Walkerville Wagon Works building where Ford of Canada was born is still standing. Across the street, houses, along with some Model T’s parked out…
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Checker Cab - 1947

January 18, 2012
From the Windsor Daily Star December 31, 1947 Park & Goyeau, does anyone remember, was this building still there into the late 80’s early 90’s? It’s where the Tim Horton’s is today. I seem to recall there being something there prior to the Tim…
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1953 Mercury

January 16, 2012
Image Courtesty Andrew Hobson/Allen Cornwall Today’s photo comes courtesy of reader Andrew Hobson and his grandfather Allen Cornwall. It comes from a Ford of Canada promotional postcard. The caption on the back reads as follows: The graceful lines of this 1953 Mercury…
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Ouellette Avenue - 1965

January 13, 2012
Happy Friday the 13th! Today’s old photo is dated March 23, 1965 and bears a Detroit Free Press stamp on the back. The caption reads: Windsor Mayor John Wheelton is beaming these days as he looks over his bustling town. There is $25 million worth of building going on … things like a 500-car parking ramp, for a Downtown urban renewal project, being started inthe top pic- (caption cuts…
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1941 Richmond - Dr. Peter Dewar House

January 11, 2012
Today we take a look at the Dr. Peter Dewar house located at 1941 Richmond across the street from Wiliistead park. The pictures come from the April, 1926 issue of “Construction”. Above is a photo captioned “View from the street”. “End view…
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1989 Ontario Street – Part III

January 9, 2012
There has been very few subjects that have generated as much discussion as this house. Between the first and second post, over 80 comments have been left. The photo above was taken Saturday, the windows went in over the last few weeks from what I understand… I’m…
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Welcome to the Chicken Court

January 4, 2012
Today’s old Post Card comes courtesy of regular reader Linda C. From the caption on the back: Welcome to the CHICKEN COURT, 531 Pelissier St., Windsor, Ont., Canada. Tasty chicken, steak and sea food dinners. Home made pastries & rolls. We cater to weddings and…
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2011 - The Year In Review

December 30, 2011
Well we’ve made it through another year… Seems like a large number of demolitions this year… Parkway demolition continued in full force, so there are probably some demolitions I missed, if so as always, add ’em in the comments. Here’s what I…