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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
Winter in Walkerville: 1900s
So, we finally got some snow that is actually staying on the ground more than a couple of hours. Since winter appears to have officially arrived, I thought I would post some photos I’ve been saving for a snowy day. Sent … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1900s, cold, fashion, fur, heat, Hiram Walker, ice, rowhouses, snow, Walkerville, winter
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How did they play in those outfits? Women’s Basketball 1905
Looking more like they’re wearing dancing clothes than basketball uniforms, the eight members of Windsor Collegiate Institute’s (later Patterson Collegiate) 1905 girls basketball team pose jauntily on the school steps. WCI was located on Goyeau Avenue in downtown Windsor. The only … Continue reading
Cruising 1920s Style
Isn’t this photo a beaut? I’ve been saving it for a while. Tony Beresford, a member of my Windsor Ontario Then facebook group, posted it several months ago but unfortunately, didn’t have much information to go with it. At least … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, People, The Straits, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1920s, cruising, Detroit, Detroit River, downtown, duds, fashion, ferry, gals, gents, history, hotel, ladies, mystery, Ontario, Ouellette Avenue, photo, photography, Roaring Twenties, sharp, streets, style, urban, vintage, wedding, 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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Send in the Clowns. A Walkerville woman is waiting. c 1900
I am so glad I met Charlie Fox. His old house in Walkerville is a treasure trove of photos, antiques and other relics from the early years in the town that Hiram Walker built. About ten years ago we were … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1900, 60th, Chilver, clowns, Edward Walker, fashion, glass plates, Hiram Walker, ivy, Jubilee, Kodak, Mary Walker, monarch, monarchy, Petch's Drug Store, Queen Victoria, relic, royalty, Tecumseh, The Old Town Sweet Shop, treasures, waiting, Walker Road, Willis Walker, Willistead, Wyandotte
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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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