From the Department of Public Works section of the 1962 City of Windsor Annual Report comes this photograph shown above.
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JBM, thanks for the info and your effort. Cheers.
Ted in Toronto... I believe the bridge was replaced in 1930. There were many renovations and repairs over the years and a major rebuild was being considered but foiled when CN announced plans to purchase the rail tunnel and eventually abandon the riverfront yard. Ultimately, the bridge was demolished in 1993.
JBM, the date of demolition was what I was after. So, it would appear that a bridge was there for 85 years. Thanks again for your assistance.
I worked at Hiram Walker as a mail clerk and then typist in summers while I attended Assumption College 1950-53. The bldg peeking at the left corner then housed the vast typing pool. On huge machines that could print out a legal size sheet horizontally, we typed 12 copies of accounting documents...no errors allowed. I still have a ruler from that experience. My father Chris O'Rourke worked in the Accounting dept. from 1936-1962.
gary, I think you're right. That probably is the old Ford Plant 1 on the left, at the bend in the road. I'm not 100%, but it seems to fit.
Some handsome looking buildings there. Quite idyllic actually. Everytime I drive down Riverside right near where the old Peabody bridge once stood I see the Walker Power Building sitting there alone and derelict and hope that someone will soon come and rescue it. More needs to be done before our industrial heritage has been totally been wiped out.
Last fall, Shane had a great idea for the re-use of the Walker Power Building.
http://internationalmetropolis.com/2012/08/17/what-if-walker-power-building/
I wonder if this stimulated any interest?
Perhaps the same could be done with the Paul Martin Building (built 1933) on Ouellette.
Also, keep in mind that the city badly needs museum space.
I think those are some great options for the Walker Power Building. It has so much potential, just needs an investor willing to take a risk. I would love cafe's, mixed with student art space to show and sell their work, local only wine shop, mixed with loft apartments and or condo's. That area has lots of potential to be trendy and cool.
I saw a guy up on the roof of the Walker Power building earlier today. I don't know what he was doing up there. Strange.
Steve, The building is listed for sale. Could be a prospective buyer, or building inspector.