Windsor

Up today is another old press photo, this one newer and the first one in colour. This shot taken Jan. 3, 1987 is looking north towards Detroit. A nice view of the old Epps Facade… The Bank at Ouellette and University was still open, and sporting the Bank of Commerce Sign. On the side of the Security Building, check out the old 3 story neon CBC Radio sign (the studios used to be in the…

Another Friday, another old Press Photo… again today from the archives of the Detroit News, shot by staff photographer “Porter” July 20, 1982, a nice aerial photo of the two downtowns of Windsor and Detroit. Interesting to note the area visible in this corner of Windsor was wiped out in the mid 1990’s with the preparations for Casino…

Another Friday, and another old photo… This one like the one form the other week was shot on July 12, 1930. Today’s shot is looking west from the air, and shows, just how slow the westside of Windsor was to grow. This area of town, was full of property speculators, who expected to become rich once the bridge was opened, sadly, no one saw the great depression coming… At least the…