First Presbyterian Church of Walkerville
June 16, 2006
In the Walkerville district of Windsor, at the corner of Windermere and Niagara, stands this red brick church. Built as the first Presbyterian Church of Walkerville in 1908, it was for many years known as Chalmers United Church. After a spell of vacancy, it has reopened as…
Electrograph Building Parducci's
June 14, 2006
Located at Fort and Vinewood in southwest Detroit, I spied this handsome Art Deco building, with what looked to be some of Corrado Parducci’s work up above.
The building today houses the Latino Family Services, who have been around since 1971.
I checked in with my…
Detroit Trucking Company
June 12, 2006
This intersting old building sits on Fort Street, at the south west corner with St. Anne.
Orignally built as the Detroit Trucking company, I think that enterprise was short lived.
As evidenced by the painted signs, this building was home to different companies before the fire struck.
The Sandborn Maps aren’t much help. The land in 1921 was home to a rooming house. St. Anne’s was…
USA vs. Canada - Under 19's Rugby
June 9, 2006
Big game last night in Windsor as the under 19’s, the future of both National Programs, kicked off one of two Canadian Friendlies last night in Windsor.
We’re almost ready for kick off.
Team USA
Team Canada
Out come the flags and the national anthems are…
Old School Adaptive Reuse
June 6, 2006
Here’s an old example of adaptive reuse. This building was originally the Walkerville phone excahnge in the 1920’s. Somewhere along the way the building got expanded and converted to residential use. The transformation occured back in the 20’s or…