I know that I must seem like a broken record, but the former Bank of Montreal at Walker and Ottawa is next up for a date with the wrecking ball.
This beautiful old building was purchased by the owners of the plaza behind the bank.
No plans to reuse the building, but it sure would make a nifty parking lot!
The heritage committee at their last meeting made a motion to designate the property, this has at least frozen the demolition permit pending an upcoming council meeting.
This is far from over however. Make sure you e-mail or call your councilors and let them know that you support the preservation of Walkerville’s and Windsor’s architectural landmarks, and that this corner is too important to become a parking lot.
This building, given its location truly acts as a gateway into old Walkerville, either along Walker or along Ottawa. Any other city in Canada would love to have a building like this, and would have the vision to reuse it.
In Windsor, it’s the same story, greedy, short sighted property owners with visions of blacktop. Walker Road has lost enough of its heritage properties over the last few years, and enough is enough.
The citizens of Windsor have to help out, and stand up and let their elected officials know that we need to preserve what’s left.
If this historic building located in one of Windsor’s most historic districts (with apologies to Sandwich) can’t survive this attempt at demolition, then little hope remains for what’s left.
Article from the Border Cities Star, March, 1920.
Click the Image above to download a .pdf copy of the flyer
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Scaledown.ca has launched a facebook page as well, if you’re hooked up on facebook join them to keep updated about the battle to save the bank:
“Save Walkerville’s Architectural Heritage”.
“Spread the word! We’ve got to stop this attack on our heritage and the things that make this city!”.
Event: Save Walkerville’s Architectural Heritage
“Walkerville is under attack yet again”
What: Rally
Host: …Scale Down, Windsor
When: Today, June 8 at 1:40pm
Where: Your telephone/computerTo see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
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Fausto raised a good question...is there any photographs of this intersection before the sprawl builders got their paving machines to 'er? It would be a nice reference point to go from.
How far back are we going? I remember when it was just a pharmaceudicals (sp?) place and it was a very dull looking property then. Going back fifty+ years might present a better picture though? I've never seen any photos yet, which is strange because one streetcar line did go east on Ottawa from Monmouth then south onto Walker road. After all those pictures you'd think there'd be just one of that intersection.
Well spoken George...I'd have to agree!! I have printed off a copy of the flyer to post at work, and I'm taking it home to email every one of the councillors....Wonder if I will get any reply??
Also, to whomever created the flyer, great idea, nicely laid out, however I did notice a spelling error right under the 1767 Walker road property. Should read Nov 2006, instead it reads "MOV 2006" not sure if anyone noticed that...but perhaps it could be corrected!!
I truly hope this one doesn't fall to the wrecking ball!!
I should blame Andrew for that, Ross, as he designed that flyer. However, I was told that my only job was to proof read it before we printed it off. So I guess it's my fault!
Keep the heat on. By the way Gignac's e-mail address didn't work. Not a surprise. I have e-mailed everyone else. I think Gord Henderson would be supportive Andrew. He was with the Seagrave building. Did soembody e-mail him?
well......this is no surprise. couldn't these even be apartments? SOMETHING?!?!?!?!
IF/WHEN they demolish this structurally sound building, it would be nice if someone took the facade around the main door and do something with it. even if it means being under a tarp for the next century.
Speaking of banks....since we are on this topic...what ever happened to the old bank that was dis-mantled which used to be on the Norwich Block>? Wasn't it taken down "pain stakenly...LOL...," and placed in storage somewhere? Does anyone know?
that's funny, i was just asking that on the 1963 page lol.
John S, apparently there is one picture of the ottawa/walker intersection, a friend told me just yesterday its hanging in the heather bell restaurant!!!!!!
Perhaps, theres a way for it to be reproduced here at IM so we can see it?? It seems that this corner was at one time built up on all corners...