Archives

May 2012
S M T W T F S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  

Proposed Jewish Community Centre – 1955

From the Windsor Daily Star – April 27, 1955:

    This architect’s conception of the proposed new Windsor Jewish Community Centre shows a building of ultra-modern design. The building will be located between Ouellette and Pelissier near Jackson Park, if city council gives final approval to plans of the local Jewish Community Council. Homeowners in the vicinity of the proposed site will be petitioned to see weather they have any objections. City council’s public works committee last night approved the plan in principal but deferred its decision on the zoning amendments until neighbouring residents have had their say. Fund for the $300,000 structure were raised in a campaign last year. Community Centre representatives explained the building was attractive from all angles.

Does anyone remember if this was built? The Community Centre is on Ouellette, but looks more 1970’s. Was this built and demolished?

Andrew

View Comments

  • The original centre was built in the 50s and remains there nested within the expansion and tower which were built in the late '70s. I grew up on Pelissier and remember there was at least a couple large stately homes facing Ouellette that were razed to make way for the new construction.

  • If you look at the Google streetview you will recognize the form of the original '50s section.

  • This is the original building. It was renovated in the 80'a by a local
    Architect. .... Greg McLean..... U can see his work ( very distinct)
    In other buildings around the city. Clearwater vet on walker road... Architects offices
    On Wyandotte. An old bar ( can remember the name)
    On tecumseh road east.

  • That is the Jewish Centre. It was Reno'd in the
    80's by local architect Greg McLean. He had a
    Very distinct style. You can see it in other
    Buildings around the city.... Clearwater vet on
    Walker road.... A bar ( can't remember the name)
    On tecumseh r east and his offices on Wyandotte...
    In walkerville. I think he has some work here in TO. Too
    .... Real estate building on Don Mills road looks very
    Similar in design.

  • Nice building! Too bad it was remuddled in the expansion when they built the wings and tower. Architects need to to incorporate original designs when expanding an existing building or lose their license.

Recent Posts

Late Update

So I see that it's been a little over 12 months since the last post…

3 months ago

2094 Willistead Cres

From the Border Cities Star - December 6, 1924, almost a century ago to the…

1 year ago

2177 Victoria Avenue

Built in 1929, the house at 2177 Victoria Avenue was originally numbered 1545 Victoria, pre…

1 year ago

Crescent Lanes – 871 Ottawa

Crescent Lanes first opened on Ottawa Street in 1944 at 1055 Ottawa Street, opposite Lanspeary…

2 years ago

1156 Ouellette – Oswald Janisse House

Above is a photo of the home of Mr & Mrs Oswald Janisse, located at…

2 years ago

White’s Restaurant & The Elbow Room – 33 Pitt Street East

in 1917 two Greek brothers Gus & Harry Lukos purchased a one story building on…

2 years ago