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Walkerville Landmark Bombed!
Once upon a time, war reared its ugly head right in the heart of Walkerville, Canadian Club whiskey founder, Hiram Walker’s peaceful and thriving company town. In 1915, a business was targeted by a group of dangerous fanatics. Hiram had been … Continue reading
Posted in Lost Buildings, People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1915, bomb, Canadian Club, company town, demolished, fanatics, Hiram Walker, industry, lost, overalls, Peabody Building, scary, Walkerville, war, WWI
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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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The Big Race: Walkerville 1896
One hundred and fifteen years ago, whisky baron Hiram Walker’s company town of Walkerville, Ontario was positively booming. Enjoy Charlie Fox’s fascinating look back at those heddy days when his father cycled the race of his life. An air of … Continue reading
Posted in People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1896, Big Tony's Original Wood Fired Pizza Co., company town, country, cycling, distiller, Farmer's Rest, gold, handicap, Hiram Walker, Lauzon Road, planing mill, printer, program, speed, Tecumseh Road, trophy, Walker Road, Walkerville, watch, win, winner
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Mystery Lady of Walkerville
Long-time Walkerville resident Charlie Fox sent me a bunch of old photos. Here is one that I particularly like. He doesn’t know who the lady is but she is definitely warm and looking stylish!
Posted in Fashion, People, Walkerville, Windsor Then
Tagged company town, fashion, mystery, Ontario, people, style, turn of century, vintage, Walkerville
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It’s Upside Down. Do You Think Anyone Will Notice?
They are one of the many quaint and wonderful things to be discovered walking the streets of Olde Walkerville. Look down at almost any corner in this company town founded by Canadian Club distiller Hiram Walker in 1858 for his … Continue reading
Posted in Walkerville, Windsor Now
Tagged amalgamated, clean, company town, efficient, engraved, mistake, muddy, pavement, sidewalk, streets, upside down, urban, wheelchairs
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