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Dougall Avenue School

January 15, 2008
This might bring back some memories for some of my readers. The original Dougall Ave. School was built in 1904, and stood until 1990, when in the name of progress, the School Board smacked her down, for a modern box. The replacement school was opened on the same site in 1992. While it seems pretty recent, it’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years already. The postcard above dates to…
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Canadian Blog Awards - Voting

January 14, 2008
The first round of voting includes all nominees. In 2007, each person gets one vote for their favourite blog, in each category. Unlike 2006, you do not get one vote per day, you just get one per round. Yes, it’s true, International Metropolis has been nominated for a…
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Windsor Blog World Meetup

January 14, 2008
Thanks to Paul at Windsor Municpal Shadow/WE Speak, for setting this up. I know it’s still 9 days away, I just wanted all the readers over here to be aware of the event. It is open to anyone, bloggers, commentors or just regular readers. Hopefully you’ll be able…
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Chopp's Market

January 14, 2008
Today’s entry, comes by way of reader Steve, who submitted this flyer he found in his house. The flyer made its way behind the kitchen cabinets, against the wall where it sat since 1953. How about a pound of rice for 19 cents? A “peck” of potatoes? Yeah, I had to look it up. Look like it was a 20 lb. bag. Steve also told me in the email that the building was still standing. So…
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Sunnyside Hotel

January 11, 2008
The Sunnyside Hotel in Lasalle is featured in this postcard postmarked from 1934. During Prohibition the Sunnyside was one of the many popular places you could still get a drink. It was a regular hangout for Detroit’s infamous Purple Gang, Jean Harlow also paid a visit…
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Dress Optional

January 8, 2008
One of my recent acquisitions was this ephemera from the first Freedom Festival in 1959. A thank you letter, and a ticket to the Consular Ball were included. Both mayors were the honorary chairs of the event. The backside of the letter has quite the list of the member of…
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Higher Learnin'

January 7, 2008
So I’m taking a night class at the College, and I went online to buy my books… Welcom Back indeed! I know everyone makes mistakes (I know my spelling is far from perfect), but a post secondary educational facility? 😉 Let’s see how long it takes to get…