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…
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…
36th Annual Art In The Park
June 5, 2006
This weekend at Willistead Park in the Walkerville district of Windsor was the 36th annual edition of Art in the Park. The park is a 15.5 acre plot of land that was once home to Edward C. Walker of Hiram Walker’s distillery. The first edtion of Art in the Park was held…
Ambassador Apartments
June 2, 2006
Built in 1928 on Ouellette Ave. in Windsor, this well kept building was built by local deveolper Clinton Laidlaw. Something tells me, the name of the building was used to tie into the Bridge fever that must have been sweeping the region as the Ambassador Bridge was nearing completion.
The leaded glass over the front door has the building name inset.
An ad from the Windsor Star from December 27…
RIP Chappell House
May 30, 2006
With great sadness, I opened the paper yesterday morning to read the news that one of Windsor’s last remaining prohibition era roadhouses has suffered a devistating fire over the weekend.
Currently operating as the President’s Club “Adult…