More Smokestacks
August 8, 2007
OK, last time about these smokestacks. I swear…
I have to give thanks to a couple of regular readers of the site who donated today’s photos. The first two come from Luc, who was able to get some up close shots for us, and Darren of Artwindsor.org, who sent along…
Wyandotte Street Subway
August 7, 2007
Unsued in years and in disrepair, the Wyandotte Subway is due for demoliton and removal shortly. Unlike its neighbour to the east at Drouillard Road, which is being rehabilitated and was built with steam shovels, and other heavy machinery, this one was built by hand.
During…
Windsor Tool and Die
August 3, 2007
Somehow, I missed the fact that Windsor Tool & Die (located in one of my favorite industrial buildings) went under earlier this year. With the closure 44 jobs were lost.
The building dates to 1951, and is in the Streamlined Moderne style. Sadly another peice of Windsor’s history was lost with the closed of this business.
From their website:
Founded in 1923, Windsor Tool & Die was…
Next On The Chopping Block?
August 2, 2007
This century old Riverside mansion is the next one due for a date with the wrecking ball. In the 1990 the property was purchased by the current owner for redevelopment. Until such a plan was finalized, the owner leased the property out for use as a Bed & Breakfast. The…
Ford Plant 1 Demolition
July 31, 2007
From the Windsor Star, December 22, 1969.
The Walls Tumble Down – No this isn’t a Second World War photo of bombed out Berlin or Coventry. It’s the demolition of Ford of Canada’s old Plant 1 complex on Riverside Dr. E. Six old plant building are…
Park Surprise
July 30, 2007
It’s not very often that a building nerd like myself can stumble across something new in this City, but a bike ride Saturday afternoon led to my discovery of this great architectural treasure.
Tucked in a back corner of Memorial park, and well vandalized, I spied this great restroom building.
I don’t really know anything about the building other than it appears to have some prairie…
Natalie Mayville
July 27, 2007
Just a little something to take you through the weekend.
Check out some of the artwork created by talented Windsor Artist Natalie Mayville. She usues a unique mix of media. Starting with wood, layered with plaster, paper, latex and oil paints and various other mediums.
She…