Old Newspaper StoriesPhoto Du JourWindsor

Jealousy and Rage - December 1930

December 12, 2006
While going through some old newspapers on microfilm the other day, I came across the story of a Murder-Sucide from December 5, 1930. 1141 Drouillard Road became 1641 when the whole city was renumbered in 1937. This is how the location of the tragedy looks today. 12/05/1930 – Picture #1 is the death kitchen, #2 is the Yarmolovich Home, #3 is Mrs Elizabeth Yarmolovich, 43, #4 Mr.
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Great Gift Idea

December 10, 2006
I know that Christmas is drawing near, but if you are looking for a great inexpsenve gift for the Detroit lover or historian in your house, or even a gift for yourself, then look no further than Rob’s second annual DETROIT HISTORICAL CALENDAR. Twelve months of great…
DetroitPhoto Du Jour

Spring 2002

December 7, 2006
Let’s take a walk back to April 2002. A few downtown Detroit projects are really starting to take shape. The new Compuware building is coming along. Work continues of the Jefferson Ave. frontage of the RenCen. The berms are getting ready to be removed. Finally, Ford…
Great Lakes BoatsPhoto Du Jour

The Walter A. Sterling - 1962

December 5, 2006
Today’s photo comes from reader John S., who’s father took this photo of the Cleveland-Cliffs Steamship Co.’s Walter A. Sterling sailing past the Detroit skyline in 1962. The Walter A. Sterling, was launched as the U.S.S. Chiwawa, in 1942. She worked in the…
Photo Du JourWindsor

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow - Central Chrysler

November 30, 2006
Located on the corner of Goyeau & Elliott was Central Chrysler. Like many other retailers, Central Chrysler also abandonned downtown Windsor for the sprawled out area at the south end of the city. As a result of some poor planning, and bad luck, the old Central…