Devonshire Road - c. 1912
February 15, 2012
Again from the Library of Congress/Detroit Publishing Co. collection, today is a view of Devonshire Road looking north from about 1912. The Bank of Commerce on the left hand side was designed by Albert Kahn, and built in 1906.
As always it’s the details. A nice view…
Walkerville Ferry Dock - c. 1905
February 10, 2012
Today’s photo is from the Library of Congress collection. This shows the Ferry dock that was just at the foot of Devonshire, and the park just to the west. Roughly the area is where the large white silos are found today.
I’m thinking these might be the customs…
Memorial Science Building - 1949
February 8, 2012
From the Windsor Daily Star – August 21, 1948
Nearing completion is the new $460,000 Memorial Science Building at Assumption College which will provide classrooms and laboratories for classes in physics, chemistry, biology, psychology and mathematics. A memorial to the 121 Assumption men who lost their lives in World War II, the science building provides needed facilities at the college.
Riverside Drive - c. 1910
February 6, 2012
From the Library of Congress site, comes this view of the Walker’s Distillery office. The pergola in the foreground was demolished in the early 1920’s when the offices on the west half of the property were built. Interesting to note the cobblestone street, and…
New Wyandotte Street School
February 1, 2012
From the Evening Record, Monday, July 20, 1914.
When completed Windsor will have one of the finest public school buildings in Ontario, built at a cost of $75,000.00 The building is now about half completed and is being rushed by the contractors, the H.G. Christman Co.
Canadian Bridge Company - 1916
January 27, 2012
Happy Friday once again! Today’s photos are submitted by regular reader Ken Taylor.
The photos looks to be from WWI, and it looks like the Canadian Bridge Company contributed to the war effort. Looks like this room was given over to manufacturing shells.
This one…
The Viscount Motor Hotel
January 25, 2012
From an old brochure, likely early 1960’s.
Yes, the finest in Motor Hotel facilities now comes to Windsor –
with complete individually controlled heated and air conditioned
rooms, Ever-so-convenient – offering to each and every guest – For
short or…