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Remember

November 10, 2010
Tomorrow is November 11th. Take a moment tomorrow to remember those that came before you, and who fought and died in battles for you, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, relatives, and those still in active duty today. While many were lucky enough to have relatives come back alive, Despite being in dangerous conditions… Never forget those who didn’t. Laying in mass graveyards on…
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International Metropolis Forum

November 9, 2010
For quite a while, I have had many different people ask about the possibility of adding a message board/forum to International Metropolis. I have toyed with the idea for quite a while as it does require a lot of work and maintenance. However with that being said, I’ve…
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Grace Hospital Nurses' Residence

November 8, 2010
One of my favourite buildings on the Grace Hospital complex, is the Brett Building, at the corner of University & Oak. The photo above appeared in the Windsor Star – December 12, 1953: “The steel girders going into place for the new nurses’ residence…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…