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…
Old Canadian Tire
September 6, 2006
Up today is a photo from a few years ago, showing the old Canadian Tire. Probably the last “major” retailer to pull out of downtown. I used to go to this store all the time, it was old and neat, it had two floors, and stairs… Stairs? Not any more, the slobs need one sprawled out level now.
After sitting vacant for half a decade, it was demolished, and the City bought it and it…
Cock Brothers
September 5, 2006
While digging through my parents garage last night looking for something, I came across this old claim check nailed to the wall.
Do any old Windsorites have any memories of these guys? 340 Pitt St. E. no longer exists, it was plowed under for the Casino in the early…
Over the Bridge, Across the River, to Mikey's House We go...
September 4, 2006
To see our slumping Tigers play.
The LAAOA (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – Dumbest name of all time) were the opponents, with Tiger Killer Kelvim Escobar pitching for the Angels. Going into last nights game, in 7 career starts against the Tigers with the Blue Jays…