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1963

June 10, 2008
Just to add to the depressing state of things, I came across these two photos from National Geographic in 1963. Photos by National Geographic Photographer Winfield Parks Detroit Skyscrapers Soar Above the Streets of Windsor, Ontario Although Detroit and Windsor fly different flags, they consider themselves sister cities. A bridge and two tunnels link them across the Detroit River. Residents and…
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Next up on the chopping block...

June 9, 2008
I know that I must seem like a broken record, but the former Bank of Montreal at Walker and Ottawa is next up for a date with the wrecking ball. This beautiful old building was purchased by the owners of the plaza behind the bank. No plans to reuse the building, but it…
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Unbuilt Fire Hall

June 6, 2008
From the May 24, 1928 Border Cities Star The plan was to build this Ford City Fire Station on Drouillard Road, opposite Demming Ave. As you can see on the 1937 map, there was a lumber yard on Drouillard, opposite Demming Ave. Today Demming Ave. doesn’t even exist.
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Shopping Local

June 4, 2008
Located on Erie Street, just east of Parent is La Stella Supermarket. One of a dying breed of local grocery stores. Opened in 1969, it is one of Windsor’s best kept little secrets. Their selection for items like pasta and italian cheeses, are second to none, and their…
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Walker Road Update

June 3, 2008
Today’s photo come courtesy of regular reader Luc. He gives us a bird’s eye view of the happenings at Walker & Grand Marais. An overview of the intersection, shows it is rapidly taking shape. A crop of the scene shows that we should be on track for the…
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Red Bull Air Races

June 2, 2008
Day one of the Air Race brought about a huge disappointment as high winds forced the cancellation of the qualifying round. Huge crowds along the Detroit… …And Windsor riverfront were estimated at about 750,000 Despite the cancellation of the racing, the crowds at day one were treated to a small air show. The Red Bull Grumann Albatross amphibious flying boat. There were 466 built…
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Cadillac Street

May 30, 2008
So the East Windsor Co-generation plant, that is being built beside the Albert Kahn designed Ford Power House is progressing. In the meanwhile, they have been buying up the houses along Cadillac Street, and knocking them down. This multi-colored cinderblock duplex was at…