Then, Then and Now
December 21, 2007
The former Tepperman’s Building on Ottawa St. has had a long and interesting history.
First built in 1939, the building was originally only one story tall. It was designed by J.P. Thomson, who was at the time working for Sheppard & Masson.
(Photo from the…
Crescent Manor
December 20, 2007
Well stop the presses! After years of looking at what I thought was Ottawa’s Street’s version of the Docherty Hole, work has finally commenced on the Condos apartments that are replacing Crescent Lanes Bowling Alley.
While I’m sure the shitty Windsor…
Superior Piston Ring
December 19, 2007
When looking over the old maps, occasionally there are names on some of the shops, and they just jump out at you. This map here shows Superior Piston Ring on Lincoln Rd just north of Wyandotte. From the old days of zoning, when small industrial buildings ended up in residential neighbourhoods.
I wondered if this place was still around. So I grabbed my camera and jumped in the car to check it…
Home Bank Building
December 18, 2007
The former Home Bank building at Wyandotte and Windermere is one of my favourite buildings in Walkerville, and the western anchor of what is perhaps our best looking and most intact historic commercial block.
This postcard view is from Walkerville Publishing’s…
Odds and Ends For The Weekend
December 14, 2007
Regular reader Darren, sends along this photo noting that it appears that Ford Motor Company has sent the building eaters in to start work on the Foundry.
Note in this crop there are two of them, the orange one on the left and you can catch a glimpse of the yellow one on the right. Thanks for the heads up Darren!
Last but not least, a rendering from Johnson McWhinnie, showing the elevation of…
Two Shows Worth Checking Out
December 14, 2007
Windsor artist Natalie Mayville, (who I’ve mentionned before) has a show that’s recently opened at the Art Gallery. Worth Checking out.
While you’re down there, check out Carl Zimmerman’s show. It’s all fantasy architecture. Photogrpahs…
Cody Hall
December 13, 2007
Over to the University of Windsor, where there is truly a great collection of Mid-Century Modern Architecture on campus.
Cody Hall was designed by Johnson McWhinnie Architects, in 1961. It currently serves as a dorm building.
Lots of neat little details on this…