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Old Essex Fire Hall – Follow Up

An update to Monday's post, Erik S. sent along a few photos from the demolition for us. Also an update…

13 years ago

Old Essex Fire Hall – Victoria Avenue – Essex

I got an email from a reader Erik S. who let me know that now that the new fire hall…

13 years ago

Southlawn Gardens – South Windsor Development Company Limited – 1949

An interesting old ad. This one is from 1949, still trying to sell lots down in Southlawn Gardens. Interestingly the…

13 years ago

Tepperman’s – 1949

An interesting advertisement from December 1949. This one shows the Ottawa Street Tepperman's store, and also has a nice picture…

13 years ago

Canadian Automotive Trim – 1949

Located on Walker Road, the building was located on the east side just south of Edna street. View Larger Map…

13 years ago

International Tools Limited – 875 Tecumseh Road East – 1949

A view of the old International Tools / Great Lakes Die Casting building that was once located at 875 Tecumseh…

13 years ago

This Weekend – 2013 Essex Train Show

This weekend, February 23 & 24, will see the 18th Annual Essex Train Show take place. From 10am – 4pm…

13 years ago

Red Cross – 1226 Ouellette Avenue – 1949

This building was located at 1226 Ouellette, just south of Gilles, and was for years the local Red Cross building.…

13 years ago

Motor Vehicle Permits – Adie Knox Herman

Rounding out transportation week, here are a couple of interesting bits of local history that appeared on Ebay back about…

13 years ago