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Proposed Hiram Walker Memorial – 1927

The rendering above is from 1927 for a proposed Hiram Walker memorial to be erected in Willistead Park. The plans…

5 years ago

1279 Ouellette – F E Harvey House

1279 Ouellette - photo taken 2006 This house at 1279 Ouellette has always been one of my favourites on Ouellette.…

5 years ago

16 Story Proposed Skyscraper – 1929

Proposed Building for Fred W. Martin - 1929 The rendering above shows the proposed building that was planned for the…

5 years ago

The Curious Case of Eddie Marsden

News broke in the afternoon edition of the Border Cities Star, late on Friday, May 23, 1930 that a wealthy…

5 years ago

1597 Howard Ave

1597 Howard as seen June 25, 2019 - Post Fire This past weekend a fire ravaged 1597 Howard Avenue, the…

5 years ago

Mercer & Wyandotte – Loikrec Building

Building to be erected at the corner of Mercer and Wyandotte streets to consist of two stores with flats above.…

5 years ago

Proposed YMCA – 1896

Here's a proposal for a YMCA building from 1896, that never came to be. This one was planned for the…

5 years ago

New Post Office – 1934

New Downtown Post Office - October 3, 1934 The art deco splendor of the main post office hall on the…

5 years ago

480-484 Brodhead St – Alton C Parker House

This house on Brodhead Street in the core of the city has an unassuming history. Built around 1920 this house…

6 years ago