A neat old view of the south east corner of Erie and Ouellette, the block immediately south of Monday’s shot. While the Masonic Temple is still standing and in use, this one is long gone… A neat old building, and hard to imagine when it was built, it was out on the edge of town…
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Recent Comments:
- Joseph L. Reaume House – 1924: “This is so interesting, Joseph Reaume was my relative. I many pictures from my great grand parents days. I can…” Apr 19, 13:31on
- Hofer Brewery – Front Rd – Lasalle: “Trealout General Contractors put the addition on the side of that building in the late 70’s. I was driving by…” Apr 17, 07:49on
- Edgewater Thomas Inn – Riverside: “I remember playing Boat Captain on the porch when I was a kid, also spent many nights there while dad…” Feb 24, 05:39on
- Detroit Police Country Club – Wheatley – 1926: “George Crewe’s information is not accurate. I have seen the architect’s plans for this facility. A central feature is a…” Feb 8, 14:08on
- Chinee Villa: “Was excellent food! Anyone who claims not to have been impressed is just speaking on behalf of an inferior competitor.” Jan 26, 15:35on
The six city lots were bought for $2,300 in the 1880’s by five Sisters of St. Joseph’s Hospitaliers from Montreal (with help from Fr. Wagner of St. Alphonses’ who had the original idea). They combined their own money with donations begged from Windsorites. They planned to build a hospital, plus an orphanage and school for the children of Negro migrants from the American south (excluded from attending Windsor’s public schools). The building was completed and dedicated in 1890. The orphanage and school closed by 1895.