Photo Du JourPostcardsWindsor

Windsor Skyline - Mid 1960s

June 17, 2008
Here’s a postcard view from the mid 1960s looking down on downtown Windsor. The Miracle Mart is down there, brand spanking new. What jumps out at me the most is the lack of highrises downtown in the photo. It certainly was a very different place back…
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Now I've seen it all

June 16, 2008
Just when I think that I’ve seen every possible crime against architecture that stucco can be guilty of, well I stumble across this mess on Tecumseh Rd. and Pillette. WTF? Who is the assclown that thought that this is an improvement over anything? This is the kind of…
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St. Barnabas

June 13, 2008
Located on Tecumseh Rd between Windermere and Lincoln Chilver in Walkerville, is the mid-century church St. Barnabas. Built of reinforced concrete and stone, the church was designed by London architect Philip Carter Johnson, and erected by John Loaring of Loaring…
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Dayus Stadium

June 12, 2008
From the Windsor Star May 4, 1948: Dayus Stadium – Windsor’s New Sports Centre – Now Open HARD BALL-SOFT BALL – WRESTLING – BOXING – MIDGET AUTO The idea of a new floodlighted Stadium to provide a much needed centre for Windsor sports activities was born just six weeks ago. On Dominion Day, Dayus Stadium opened. Original plans called for opening on June 15…
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Foundry Update

June 11, 2008
A few photos today of the Casting Plant, courtesy of regular contributor Darren. Photo above from this past Saturday. The old portion of the plant was finally cut into. A few more photos from Monday, as you can see work continues. I’m sure that 75 year old steel…
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1963

June 10, 2008
Just to add to the depressing state of things, I came across these two photos from National Geographic in 1963. Photos by National Geographic Photographer Winfield Parks Detroit Skyscrapers Soar Above the Streets of Windsor, Ontario Although Detroit and Windsor fly…
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Next up on the chopping block...

June 9, 2008
I know that I must seem like a broken record, but the former Bank of Montreal at Walker and Ottawa is next up for a date with the wrecking ball. This beautiful old building was purchased by the owners of the plaza behind the bank. No plans to reuse the building, but it sure would make a nifty parking lot! The heritage committee at their last meeting made a motion to designate the property…
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Unbuilt Fire Hall

June 6, 2008
From the May 24, 1928 Border Cities Star The plan was to build this Ford City Fire Station on Drouillard Road, opposite Demming Ave. As you can see on the 1937 map, there was a lumber yard on Drouillard, opposite Demming Ave. Today Demming Ave. doesn’t even exist.