Displaced By The 401 - 1956
November 26, 2012
From the Windsor Daily Star – August 30, 1956:
DISPLACED BY 401 – Six houses are being moved to make way for an overpass for Highway 401. This is being moved along North Talbot Rd., between Howard Ave. and Walker Rd., to its new location, a trip of about a…
Wyandotte and Lincoln - 1929
November 23, 2012
From the Border Cities Star – February 7, 1929: (Thanks to regular reader Mike F. for pointing out this photo to me…)
This view of Wyandotte street, Walkerville, looking east from the Windsor boundary, shows the town’s principal business district. On…
2013 Calendar - Final Week
November 14, 2012
IT’s the final week of the 2013 International Metropolis Calendar pre-sale.
This year’s calendar is priced at $21.50 + $7.00 s&h/HST, however for the duration of the pre-sale the calendars will be priced at $20.00 with a flat $2.00 per item for s&h/HST. Get in on the pre-sale and take advantage of savings that will come with first bulk order.
Readers who live in Windsor and…
Benstein Block - Pitt & McDougall - 1917
November 12, 2012
From the Evening Record, May 1917:
Ever alert to the interest and prosperity of the city as well as to his own affairs, H. Benstein, merchant, now occupies the new building he recently erected at the corner of Pitt street and McDougall avenue, Windsor.
The building is a…
2013 IM Calendar - Presale
November 5, 2012
It’s that time of year once again…. Time for the annual pre-sale event and the unveiling of the 2013 International Metropolis Calendar.
This year’s calendar is priced at $21.50 + $7.00 s&h/HST, however for the duration of the pre-sale the calendars…
Kresge's - 1990
November 2, 2012
Happy Friday, and welcome to November…
Today’s picture was taken April 17, 1990
The caption on the back reads:
S.S. Kresge Co. is closing after 61 years in Windsor – 245 Ouellette and Chatham
I’m at the age now, when I don’t think of 1990 being that long ago… and suddenly I realize it was 22 years ago. Share your stories Windsorites, who’s got fond…
Historical Train Slide Show #8 - Thursday, November 1st, 2012
October 31, 2012
Railfans, as well as regional history fans, don’t miss tomorrow’s slide show at Action Hobbies in Kingsville. Tim Swaddling once again sends the show information our way:
Thursday, November 1st, 8.15pm – Action Hobbies hosts Historical Train Slide Show…
801 Victoria Ave - Kennedy House - 1913
October 29, 2012
From the Evening Record – July 4, 1913:
The above is a photo of the new residence of Mr. W.C. Kennedy, corner of Victoria avenue and Elliott street. It is erected at a cost of about $20,000 and is one of the most modern and up-to-date houses in the city. The brick is…