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Tag Archives: Ontario
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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The Canadian Club Girl: 1897
Walkerville is the home of Canadian Club whisky. (You may have heard of it.) In 1856, a middle-aged businessman whose previous enterprises had not been successful, decided to cross over to the wilds of Canada from Detroit to set up a … Continue reading
It’s the REAL McCoy!
In honor of Black History Month, I give you the story of the great locally born inventor – Elijah McCoy. On either May 2, 1843 or 1844 (depending on the source) a new baby boy was born free in Colchester, … Continue reading
Posted in Black History, People, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged black history, Black History Month, Civil War, Colchester, Detroit, Elijah McCoy, engineer, fame, history, History Babe, ignorance, industrial age, inventor, knowledge, locomotive, lubricator, machines, Mary Eleanora Delaney McCoy, Michigan, Ontario, patents, Real McCoy, slavery, steam engine, The Real McCoy, Windsor, Yipsilanti
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‘Tis Much Better to Give.
Yes, it’s always better to give at Christmas than receive. At least, that’s how I feel. (And what better justification for going shopping?!) If you are STILL looking for that perfect gift, take heart. On Friday, Dec. 23rd, from 11 … Continue reading
Posted in Lost Buildings, People, Walkerville, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged Al Roach, books, classic, downtown, give, giving, history, Ontario, timeless, Windsor, Windsor then
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Remembering a Jinxed Motorcycle Club
A few years ago, Windsorite Dave MacRae posted a news clipping on our Facebook site, “Windsor Ontario Then” detailing the tragic story of his Uncle Jack MacRae who was a member of a local motorcycle club called The Throttle Twisters. His … Continue reading
Posted in People, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1950, dangerous, jinxed, lost, motorcycles, Ontario, Throttle Twisters, tragedy, Windsor, young
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Gibbets, not giblets. Giving thanks that certain practices have gone the way of the DoDo.
It was the last thing I expected to see. A Gibbet. In the hallway leading to the washrooms on the main floor of Mackenzie Hall. I was attending a conference there last week and I’m fairly certain that other than … Continue reading
Posted in People, Windsor Now, Windsor Then
Tagged 1797, creepy, criminals, executions, gibbet, gibbeting, heritage, history, Mackenzie Hall, Mill Street, Ontario, Sandwich, Sandwich Road, sheriff, trivia, William Hands, 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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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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