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A cool place named Oxley. Yeah, O-x-l-e-y.
Oxley, Ontario. My mind instantly conjures up images of beasts of burden lumbering about. “And just where is this mythical place?” I ask Chris who has called me from his family’s Oxley cottage to invite me to a party. Apparently, there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Essex County, People, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 2012, Canada, Detroit, Explore the Shore, history, History Babe, Lake Erie, Ontario, Oxley, Ravine Cottages, Ravine Hotel, The Holy Retreat House, vintage, Windsor, WWII
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Lost Children of Windsor
I promised Adele M. M. McLennan I would post this charming photo in my blog. She brought it to my attention through something called Facebook. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. And perhaps you’ve come across some of Adele’s musings; she … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, People, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1925, bob, boomers, Canada, children, clothing, fashion, haircuts, history, History Babe, lost, mystery, Ontario, styles, Windsor
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Esto Perpetua: Walkerville C. I. Lives On
Does November 2nd, 1922 mean anything to you? Probably not unless you’re a Walkerville Collegiate alumnus. On that bright fall day celebrations were held to mark the school’s official opening. A luncheon, a dance, a swimming exhibition and a program … Continue reading
Posted in Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1920s, architecture, Canada, company town, distiller, education, heritage, Hiram Walker, Ontario, Roaring Twenties, school, Walkerville, Windsor
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Mystery Walkerville Families
This nearly 100-year-old photo was posted on my Windsor Ontario Then Facebook group by Dale MacRae-Barry, the great granddaughter of George Ernest Johnson, identified in the top row. Dale is hoping someone may recognize this photo and be able to provide her … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1913, 1914, 1915, Black & White, Canada, Choate Family, family, fashion, genealogy, George Ernest Johnson, heritage, Lincoln Road, mystery, old, Ontario, people, photo, portrait, Walkerville, Windsor
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Dream Cruising to Ford City
Windsor, Ontario is separated by Detroit, Michigan, The Motor City, by a one-mile river. At times, that river barely seems to exist as there are some events that serve to unite our two cities and countries. I have no idea … Continue reading
Posted in People, The Straits, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1954, 2011, annual, audience, autos, Big 3, Canada, cars, classics, Detroit, Dream Cruiser, dreaming, Drive Ins, Drouillard Road, Duggan's Irish Pub, engines, exhaust, Ford, Ford City, fun, love, Michigan, modern, Motor City, now, Ontario, OPEC, retro, then, tires, tourist, trucks, vintage, wheels, Windsor
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I love old buildings WAY too much.
This photo has been perched on my virtual desktop for over a month. Every now and then I would catch a glimpse of it and I would tell myself, Ok, DO SOMETHING with that photo so you can get it … Continue reading
Posted in People, The Straits, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1854, 1980s, apartment, architecture, buildings, camera, Canada, cholera, creep, death, facade, feeling, Giles, gut, heritage, immigrants, lost, My Old House, mystery, Norwegian, now, old, Ontario, Ouellette, pervert, photo, photography, preserved, Prince Wales, Prince Wales Apartments, saved, then, tragedy, train, Windsor, wrecking ball, yellow brick
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Musings about trolleys, congregating and “progress”.
With current local chit chat about a city councillor’s suggestion to bring back street cars in Windsor, I pondered (once again) how different things (read better) would be here if our city fathers had just left well enough alone. Here … Continue reading
Posted in People, The Straits, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1886, All Nations Full Gospel Church, architects, building, Canada, Chalmers United Church, chat, chat, chit chat, congregation, electric street cars, first, Ford Motor Company Canada, hot springs, loss, lot, musings, Ontario, pastors, Presbyterian, progress, Sandwich Hot Springs, The Junction, tourist attraction, trolley cars, University Avenue, Walkerville, Windermere, Windsor
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Walkerville: Past Tense
I plan to take a photo of what this block looks like now. Stay tuned! To read about shopping in Walkerville in the “olden days” read Al Roach’s charming story (published in The Walkerville Times and archived on walkervilletimes.com), Give … Continue reading
Posted in Lost Buildings, People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1930s, 1950s, Al Roach, brick, Canada, cars, change, commerce, facades, Gladstone Avenue, Ontario, shopping, street, Tivoli Theatre, Walkerville, Windsor, Wyandotte Street
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Captured by Three Little Girls from the 1920s
A few years ago, I bought a couple of old black and white snapshots from Louise, owner of the delightful vintage boutique, Jones & Co., on Wyandotte Street East in Olde Walkerville (Windsor). This particular photo caught my eye because … Continue reading
Posted in People, The Straits, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 19 teens, 1920s, architecture, bobs, Canada, Community Homes, economy, Ontario, parasols, practical, South Walkerville, strength, substantial, utility, vintage, W. N. McEachren & Sons Limited, Walkerville Land & Building Co., Windsor
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Victoria 101: Why We Have a Long Weekend in May
Why All The Fuss? I was curious. British history is given short shrift in our schools so I had to wonder why we celebrated Queen Victoria every May. Not that I’m complaining or anything but what on earth did she … Continue reading
Posted in Lost Buildings, People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged birthday, British Empire, Canada, Canadian Club, celebration, Diamond Jubilee, distiller, Edward Walker, fireworks, Golden Jubilee, Hiram Walker, Mary Walker, Ontario, Queen Victoria, rain, reign, storm, thunder, Victoria Day, Victoria Fountain, Walkerville, whisky, Willistead Manor, Willistead Park, Windsor
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