Here Today, Gone Tomorrow... Glengarry Apartment Building
September 15, 2006
The Windsor Ghetto, with the demolotion of the vacant nursing home on University Ave., has seen an increase in vacant land lately. The Apartment shown above is no exception. The photo above was taken earlier in the summer.
I drove by the other day and noticed it was all…
Edward L. Ryerson
September 14, 2006
Captured yesterday on the Detroit River is the 730′ long Steamer Edward L. Ryerson.
Built in 1959, this old ship returned to service on the Great Lakes this summer after being layed up since 1999.
From the Boatnerd website:
Great Lakes Fleet Page Vessel Feature…
Former Imperial Bank Building
September 12, 2006
285 Ouellette Ave., at University Ave. stands the former Imperial Bank. The Imperial Bank, merged with the Bank of Commerce in 1961, to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC).
Built in 1920, and designed by Architect Charles Cobb.
Here is a photo of the bank under construction.
In the architectural sculpture surrounding the front door, one can find among the Lion Heads the old…
The First Gondola Plan
September 11, 2006
In 1970’s the idea of a Gondola linking Windsor & Detroit was first floated. The firm of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls of Detroit were comissionned to create and engineering report on the feasibility of the “Feasibility study Detroit/Windsor aerial…
To the Falls...
September 8, 2006
Living the exciting life of a traveling salesman, puts me into many different areas. Being off season, and midweek, I got a great rate in Niagara Falls for a night. Usually I stay in Toronto, but I had a morning appointment in the Niagara area, so at half the price, I…