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Manning House – c. 1912 – Ouellette Avenue

Going through some old postcards, I came across this one showing the Manning House Hotel and on the right hand…

13 years ago

Louis & Niagara – Sidewalk Slabs

At various places around the city are some 100+ year old slabs of concrete that have survived all these years.…

13 years ago

Proposed Detroit – Windsor Bridge c. 1925

An oldie but a goodie here today. An early rendering of the proposed Detroit-Windsor bridge that didn't happen. Charles Evan…

13 years ago

Knights of Columbus Hall – 1919 – Ouellette Avenue

Wowsers! Take a look at this place that was located on Ouellette Avenue. In 1919 this old mansion was home…

13 years ago

1118 Drouillard Road – Follow Up

Last Friday we took a look at Brown's at 1118 Drouillard, as some of the metal cladding had come away…

13 years ago

Action Hobbies Rail Slideshow # 11

For anyone who's interested, here's a reminder of the next rail slideshow, this Saturday night... There's always some neat stuff…

13 years ago

Ojibway – 1919

I love looking at old maps of the area, and the layout for Ojibway, the town that never was. This…

13 years ago

Detroit Times Building – 1929

This past weekend I was at the Michigan Modernism Exposition, and the Detroit Area Art Deco Society was there and…

13 years ago

1118 Drouillard Road – History Uncovered [Edited Title – wrong address]

A few photo's of the Breaktime Lounge on Drouillard. These photos were sent my way yesterday from my Dad who…

13 years ago