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CN - 6060 - Windsor Waterfront Roundhouse

August 9, 2010
This excellent photo come to me from regular reader Doug S. who got permission from the photographer Charlie Whipp to post it here. Thanks to both Doug and Charlie for this amazing shot… The photo dates to May, 1974 and is a shot of Canadian National’s steam engine 6060 at the waterfront roundhouse. Here’s a map for reference showing the location of the roundhouse on the…
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New Airport Terminal - 1958

August 6, 2010
So the server is moved, and all seems to be in order… If you notice anything funky, please let me know by email… Now, on to today’s photos. From the Detroit News, these shots dated June 13, 1958, and the dedication of the new Windsor Airport Terminal…
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Windsor Centennial Celebration - 1954

July 30, 2010
The centennial celebrations of 1954 were a big deal, and city wide celebrations were held. This photo is dated September 2, 1954, and the caption on the back reads: “Duchess of Kent, Mayor Reaume of Windsor, and Princess Alexandra stand to receive welcome by guest at banquet in Prince Edward Hotel.” More info about Princess Alexandra can be found here. Have a safe long weekend…
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Ambassador Bridge From Above - 1933

July 23, 2010
Happy Friday! Today’s photo is stamped on the back with only a date March 28, 1933. A neat shot showing the Windsor Shoreline in its natural state. Interesting to see this little restroom hut, long a favourite little building of mine. View Larger Map This was neat to see… A big old house on the river hard by the bridge. Looks like the bridge gobbled up part of the lot, as the east…
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Carnegie Library

July 19, 2010
Built in 1903, and designed by John Scott and Co. of Detroit (the same architects who designed the Boer War Memorial), Windsor had the first Carnegie Library approved in Canada, although delays caused it to be the second one to open… The building opened October 16…
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Under Construction

July 16, 2010
Welcome to this week’s edition of Old Photo Friday. To we have a photo that likely dates to 1928-1929, unlike the date stamped on the back of the photo “April 15, 1930”. The Bridge opened November 11, 1929. According to this brief history of the Bridge…