Ford Strike of 1945
November 5, 2010
Happy Friday once again, another weekend is here, and this weekend brings us the 2010 Windsor International Film Festival at the Capitol. There are some interesting films showing, including some from local directors, one of whom is an avid reader of this site. It’s…
Ford City - City Hall
November 3, 2010
Here’s a recent addition to the IM collection, this photo postcard of the Ford City, City Hall.
Situated on the corner of Riverside and Drouillard, in a space last occupied by the parking lot to Our Lady of the Rosary.
Over the peak of the roof, you can see the two…
New Home Of Studebaker
November 1, 2010
A while back we took a look at this building located on the south west corner of Chatham & Pelissier Streets. Recently I uncovered this rendering of the building that appeared in the Evening Record, May 30, 1917. Along with the rendering the following article also appeared:
In keeping with the service maintained elsewhere the Studebaker Corporation of Canada, Ltd., are erecting a modern…
Essex County Court House
October 29, 2010
Happy Friday once again! Another weekend is upon us, and it’s time for another old photo. Up today is a great old photo dated November 8, 1920. This one showing The then Essex County Court House, better known today as Mackenzie Hal.
Mackenzie Hall was built in 1855 and…
St. Mary's Academy - 1975
October 27, 2010
Today’s post kicks off a new feature as I am proud to unveil a new category, The Bob Baillargeon collection. Bob who’s now a Windsor ex-pat, grew up down here, and spent many years as a photo journalist. Bob has been slowly going though his vast photographic…
2010 Election Results
October 25, 2010
A few surprises last night… Most incumbents were returned with the exception of Ward 5, where Ken Lewenza, Jr. was shown the door by voters, and over in Ward 2, Incumbent Ron Jones, beat challenger John Elliott by 3 votes, that one will certainly be headed for a recount later today….
Full election results below are form the City’s official page.
In the Mayor’s race…
Election Day
October 25, 2010
POLLS ARE OPEN 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Not much to say today, but get out and vote.
Your actions today, will shape Windsor for the next four years.
The last election had an embarrassing 38% voter turnout. That mean that out of every 10 people you pass on the street or at…
636 University Avenue West
October 25, 2010
This old Arts & Crafts bungalow on University Ave. west, between Janette and Caron, always intrigued me. A throwback to the days when University was lined with residences all the to downtown.
Sadly this house which was long neglected, and only used for storage, went up…