Sunken Gardens - c. 1940
December 2, 2013
Happy Monday everyone, up today is a view of the sunken gardens, in what was then the fairly new Jackson Park, with a view of Kennedy Collegiate Institute in the background.
Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Hard to believe this is the first post of December, almost another…
St Mary's Garden - 1914
November 29, 2013
To close out the week, here’s a shot of the statue of St. Anthony found in the garden of St. Mary’s. This shot was taken on the north side of the property, near Ouellette and Park. An interesting view of the Windsor Armouries can be seen in the background, back when the building was open on the west side to Ouellette.
Have a great weekend everyone, don’t forget to order your…
St Mary's Library - 1914
November 27, 2013
Sticking with St. Mary’s again today, while I’ve seen a number of pictures of the outside of the building, I think this might be the first time I’ve seen a shot of the inside. This view shows us the library, which still seems to be decorated in a Victorian…
St Mary's Academy - 1914
November 25, 2013
A nice view of the front of the old St. Mary’s Academy on Ouellette Avenue and Park. The photo was taken as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the school in 1914. This was actually the second school building, and this one was replaced by the one in South…
It Makes A Great Gift
November 22, 2013
Just a little more than a month to go until Christmas. The one gift that everyone needs? A calendar.
The 2014 International Metropolis calendar makes a great gift, for you or someone else.
They’re available now in the shop, and very soon they may be available in select retail outlets. This is a limited item this year, so purchase now to avoid disappointment.
For those of you who…
Dillon Hall - 1928
November 20, 2013
A neat old picture of the newly opened Assumption University Classroom building on Patricia Road in Sandwich. One of the new modern civic buildings featured in a promotional booklet of the day.
I love the car and the little tiny trees…
Don’t forget the calendar…