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D.M. Ferry Seed Warehouse

Happy Friday once again, today’s post takes a look at the D.M. Ferry Seed Warehouse that used to be on the corner of McDougall and Riverside Drive. It stood until the Casino came along, and the entire area was cleared.

This photo rests with the George D. Mason collection at the Burton Library. It was built in 1911.

A detail shot of the front entrance on McDougall.

Check out this neat old streetlight, that was some set up they had in the pre-WWI era.

Have a good weekend everyone! See you back here Monday.

Andrew

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  • Of course at that time the Casino was King and our city council was so busy kissing their butts that nothing would stand in their way, they could desecrated the most sacred ground in the city if they wanted.

  • They spent about 5 million dollars restoring this building but less than 2 years later, I believe, it was gone.

  • I wasn't even aware of this. Too bad, since the renovation of old warehouse districts in other North American cities has been such a powerful catalyst for revitalization.

  • Once again the city is blamed for owners of private property selling or developing it for their own use or gain. If you want to live in a country where you have no rights, then move some where else.
    The great rush for condos on the riverfront was shot lived,many where promised, few where built. Remember the Phonick on Ouellette?
    The city councils of the past, and present have made many mistakes over the years, but most people that get elected continue to be elected again and again, if their so bad they should be out in one term.
    Do not blame the candidates for running, blame the voters who elect them.

  • check out the crazy looking street light on the pole at the corner when i look at photos of windsor from long ago and look at how it is now it saddens me because it seems like were going in reverse this city is turning into praire land with all the vacant lots all over the place

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