HMCS Hunter
April 15, 2008
One of the more interesting building on Ouellette Ave., and one that I’ve been asked about several times is the HMCS Hunter building on Ouellette Ave., just north of the Masonic Temple.
The building was built in 1929, and designed by R. J. Davies, president of the…
City Hall Park - 1960's
April 14, 2008
After a crazy end to last week, with the seagrave demolition and everything, I though a nice old postcard view would be good for a Monday morning.
This view from the early 1960’s shows a view of City Hall Park and a view south along City Hall Square.
Behind City Hall we can see the old, long demolished court house, and opposite that the original police headquarters, built in 1921 and…
Weekend Update
April 12, 2008
A few news items in the Star about the demolition today.
Rubble blocks business, owner claims
By Dalson Chen
Windsor Star
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The operator of a business on the same property as the recently demolished Seagrave Building says the massive piles of rubble…
And another one gone, and another one gone...
April 11, 2008
Another one bites the dust…
Hey, I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
I still cannot believe the way the whole thing went down. Even beyond that I cannot believe that what you see in the photos above doesn’t violate some kind of by law for an…
Assholes and Incompetence
April 10, 2008
You know, it’s shit like this, and land owners like Ashok Sood (who FYI, owns Champion Products Corp) who don’t give a rat’s ass about Windsor or our history, who make this City and undesirable place to live. Assholes and incompetence is the reason there is a giant hole in the historic heart of Walker Road in old Walkerville.
The historic Seagrave Building on Walker Road (which…
Walkerville Post Office
April 9, 2008
Here’s a neat old shot from the early 1920’s of the Walkerville Post Office.
The Post Office was built in 1914, and designed by the Federal Department of Public Works. Other local buildings designed by the Federal department include the Windsor Armouries and…
Lyttle's - 507 Ouellette
April 8, 2008
Today’s post is for Ruth, who asked in the comments yesterday if anyone remebered Lyttle’s. Below is an ad from 1954:
I’m not so sure about that math however… By my calculations, they have been celebrating their 40th anniversary for half a…