Another long time landmark bit the dust last week.
Last Tuesday the 14th, time ran out for the former Lakeview Edgewater Marine building at Lauzon & Riverside.
The building dates back quite a while and is shown on the 1937 Fire Map as an auto repair garage. I also have it first listed in the 1923 City Directory as the Island View Garage, so I suspect this is close to the date of construction.
Last Tuesday, I was driving past when I noticed the demolition in fill swing. Sadly I didn’t have the time to pull over and grab some shots, but luckily regular reader and past contributor Syl was in the area and grabbed a few to share with IM.com readers.
So not only did Syl save the day by being on the scene, he also saved me an early morning ride out to the east side to grab some shots before demolition resumed.
By 4:00 pm the building was mostly gone. I’m not sure what if anything is planned for the site. As is usually the Windsor way, I would suspect we’ll see this one vacant for a while.
Anyone know who owns it? Wasn’t it purchased Matty Maroun/the Bridge Company a few years back when DRIC was looking for locations to build the new crossing? There was a Lauzon to Belle Isle to Detroit link floated, and shortly after this property was purchased.
Thanks again Syl for grabbing and emailing the photos our way.
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I heard Zeckelman owns the land- proposed condos but in this economy who knows?
This building had no architectural merit and was a blight along Riverside Drive. As much as Abars is a historic building, it is an eyesore too. I sure wouldn't patronize a dump like it. This whole site including Abars would be redeveloped into high end condos in most places.
The property would make a great addition to the jewel of Windsor - The public riverside parks.... And I'm speculating that now would be a good time to buy. The view from Abars parking lot is dramatic and spectacular. Maybe take a leaf from Tecumseh and divide the property like they're doing with the Lakewood property. Are there any candidates out there willing to run with this one?
the edgewater marine belonged to my great uncle eddy, he just had his 90th birthday. In the 1950's my uncle branched off the lee's imperial tavern and owned the edgewater marine with his business partner fred heuchan im very sad to see it gone.
Eddy was a hell of a mechanic.
Anywho... I remember starting many fishing trips from behind there getting bait at BOZO's Baits and sometimes launching boat from there. Great memories... sniff
My Mother married Pete Lee in 1966.
Eddy Lee lived next door and I have many great memories of the Lee family and Edgewater.
I had the fortune of watching Eddys son Tom race boats and the first time I flew in a plane was with Tom. I loved going into the Chinese restuarants in Windsor with my Uncle Ed and ordering off the "Chinese" menu.
To this day my Mother and I are forever in the Lee families debt. Thank you Diane Lee for all you continue to do for Mom.
I lived in the old brick house, Eddy Lee & his familly owned.
Back in the early sixties, I grew up helping at the marina cleaning
boats. I was only five years old, when I started hanging around & met
Eddy at edgewater marina. He always had time to talk & joke with me.
He would take me out on the river, whenever he wanted to test out a new boat.
This would drive my protective mother crazy with worry. Eddy would let me drive
the boats & would always ask me what I liked about them.
Eddy Lee & his family would invite our family to barbeque swimming pool parties
at his house, in the summer. My father Norman Santo became a good friend of Eddy's.
Thank-you for allowing me the oppurtunity to be part of this flash back of Eddy Lee's
life & good memories.
Terry Santo & family
Email address : terry.santo@yahoo.ca
Is Abar's owned by Maddy Maroun?