Lost WindsorWindsor

55 London Street

August 12, 2011
Another Friday, and another week over. Today’s photo is part of a series of photos all marked “Gambling” on the back, and all dated February 28, 1948. This one shows the store front of Du Barry Frocks at 55 London St (today University W.) A sign of the times on the front door. “The Army Needs Men”, left over from WWII? View Larger Map Here’s the same location…
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Windsor

Cecil E. Jackson

August 8, 2011
Today we put a face to a name, and take a look at Cecil E. Jackson, the 17th mayor of Windsor. Cecil Jackson served as mayor for four, one year terms, from 1927-1930, and is the namesake of Jackson Park at Tecumseh and Ouellette. He oversaw some of the biggest boom years in…
Old PhotographsWindsor

Grace Hospital - 1929

August 5, 2011
Today’s photo is dated, May 23, 1929 and the caption on the back reads: “Grace Hospital Windsor”. It was quite the grand mansion at the corner of Crawford and University. The house was donated to the Salvation Army for hospital use. The old wing of the hospital was damaged in a fire in 1960, and was demolished and replaced with the five story 1960’s wing along Crawford in…
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Old PhotographsWindsor

Victoria Memorial Park

July 29, 2011
Happy long weekend everyone! July is fading fast, and the dog days of August will be here before you know it… Today’s photo is one I’ve had for at least a year. I’d been meaning to get out to the cemetery and grab a modern equivalent, but it just…
PostcardsWindsor

Cadillac Motel - 1964

July 27, 2011
An old postcard view, this one postmarked October 5, 1964. From the back: “CADILLAC MOTEL” 2498 DOUGALL, WINDSOR, ONTARIO on Hwy. 401 & 3B Across from Dorwin Shopping Centre *MEMBER OTCA AAA OAA *SUPERIOR COURTS *DINERS’ CLUB *AMERICAN EXPRESS *CARTE…
Old AdsWindsor

2557 Howard Avenue

July 25, 2011
I’ve long liked this building on Howard just north of Eugenie. Over the years, it been home to numerous car lots, etc. But I’ve always had a soft spot for it as a good example of Mid-Century architecture. I recently came across the ad above, showing it was originally home to Merrifield’s Custom Body Shop. Not sure who the architect was on this project. Other than the front doors…
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Old PhotographsWindsor

Tunnel Opening Dedication - 1930

July 22, 2011
Happy Friday once again everyone. Today’s photo has a date on the back of Nov. 4, 1930, although it was taken on November 1, 1930. The caption reads: Crowd at the Windsor end of the new Detroit-Windsor tunnel when tunnel was dedicated. Tunnel entrance is at right in…
RenderingsWindsor

Walkerville High School

July 20, 2011
From the Border Cites Star, June 23, 1921: Sketch of the design accepted by the Walkerville School Board for the new high school to be erected at a cost of $450,000. It was prepared by Boyd (sic) and Thomson of Windsor. The new building will be located on Huron street…