Old Photographs
Briggs Manufacturing Fire – 1963
It's been a long while since we've poked our head over to the US side of the international metropolis, but seeing as it's Friday, and time for an old photograph, this is one that caught my eye, a stunning photo that really captures the fire that befell the Briggs Manufacturing Company on Detroit's east side April 10, 1963. The Briggs Manufacturing... »
CN – 6060 – Windsor Waterfront Roundhouse
This excellent photo come to me from regular reader Doug S. who got permission from the photographer Charlie Whipp to post it here. Thanks to both Doug and Charlie for this amazing shot... The photo dates to May, 1974 and is a shot of Canadian National's steam engine 6060 at the waterfront roundhouse. Here's a map for reference showing the location of... »
New Airport Terminal – 1958
So the server is moved, and all seems to be in order... If you notice anything funky, please let me know by email... Now, on to today's photos. From the Detroit News, these shots dated June 13, 1958, and the dedication of the new Windsor Airport Terminal Building. The terminal was designed by Government architects, and built by the Eastern Construction Company. Obviously... »
Windsor Centennial Celebration – 1954
The centennial celebrations of 1954 were a big deal, and city wide celebrations were held. This photo is dated September 2, 1954, and the caption on the back reads: "Duchess of Kent, Mayor Reaume of Windsor, and Princess Alexandra stand to receive welcome by guest at banquet in Prince Edward Hotel." More info about Princess Alexandra can be found here. Have a safe long... »
Lincoln Road Trolley Bus
photo from the Bernie Drouillard & John Stefani Collection A neat photo from May, 1922 of the first electric Trolley Bus in Canada. I met up with John and Bernie this weekend, and we took a walk along the area trying to determine exactly where the photo was taken. Following our invesitagtion, we determined it was the corner of Lincoln and... »
