Despite the “For Lease” sign, draped across the front porch, this property on the City’s Heritage Register, has been sold, and her future doesn’t look so good… Both structures on the property, this one at 1181 Ouellette…
… and this one at 1170 Pelissier on the back half of the parcel are vacant, and the new owners have applied for a demolition permit for…
Devonshire Racetrack - 1932
April 30, 2010
This old news photo was taken July 23, 1932 at Devonshire Racetrack. Back when horse racing was illegal in Michigan, people used to flock to the Windsor tracks to see live racing.
A neat view of the old clubhouse that fronted Howard Avenue.
Also visible in this old…
St Clair College Mediaplex
April 28, 2010
The old Salvation Army building at Victoria & University, which has sat derelict for many years, is nearing the end of its conversion into the new St. Clair College Mediaplex.
The Mediaplex, is nearly done, and on a super tight deadline in order to qualify for…
Hydro Substations
April 26, 2010
Today’s post is a bit of a big one… But this is only the tip of them…
I’ve been long interested by the small neighbourhood hydro substations. Many blend in almost seamlessly into the surrounding area, with only the “Danger High Voltage” sign tipping you off that these buildings serve another purpose.
I’ve noted the ones I know of any, and information I…
Ice breaking - 1928
April 23, 2010
Another old photo today. This one dates to 1928, again from the Detroit News or Detroit Times archives.
The caption on the back of this one reads as follows:
Str. LaSalle breaking its way through ice to the Windsor dock, 1-15-28.
Taken from Str. Cadillac
A neat view of…
The Working Man's Mansion
April 21, 2010
From the Windsor Star Classifieds in October, 1971.
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Here’s the “Mansion” today. It’s a fact that our real estate hasn’t increased in value over the years, in fact Windsor has some of the most affordable property in the country.
Chinee Villa
April 19, 2010
Back in February of this year, I had a post about the Mai-Mai. The owners of the Mai-Mai it was discovered were also the owners of the east side’s Chinee Villa. A few weeks ago, I was out for lunch, and pull into the plaza next to the old Chinee Villa. The building is still standing with it’s lettering on the facade, but it’s been closed for a while. This question goes out to the…
L.A. Young Spring & Wire Corporation - Plant 3
April 16, 2010
Back in April, 2009 we took a look at the former L.A Young Factory on McDougall. During a recent trip to the Home and Leisure Show at the Windsor Expo Centre/Ex-GM Transmission Plant, I was surprised to see a painted sign on the back of this St. Luke Rd. building.
The…
880 Ouellette Avenue - Corporate House
April 14, 2010
880 Ouellette, due south of the Main Branch of the Windsor Public Library, stands an one of the few unaltered mid-century office blocks in the city. While it looks a little shabby and dirty these days, she’s still a nice looking building. Although, how she looks today…