Darwinism Member Username: Darwinism
Post Number: 650 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 10:11 am: | |
I know there are a number of Canada's nicest folks on here, so I thought I'd ask about the equivalent of Detroit's Indian Village or Palmer Woods and etc. Where are the architectural gems of Windsor's Historic residential neighborhoods ? |
Swiburn Member Username: Swiburn
Post Number: 167 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 10:37 am: | |
Well, check out the Walkerville section of Windsor, right off the river near the train station. Walkerville was originally a separate town, then consolidated in the l930s, I believe. The Willistead Art Gallery there is the original Hiram Walker home, I believe. It's designed by Albert Kahn. |
Goat Member Username: Goat
Post Number: 9504 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 10:43 am: | |
Willistead Manor was the summer residence of Edward Chandler Walker, the second son of Hiram Walker. http://www.citywindsor.ca/0002 23.asp Other notable areas are sections of Riverside, and Victoria Avenue. Sadly, all that is left (in terms of older houses) in the city are houses that are scattered around in various spots. (Message edited by GOAT on June 28, 2007) |
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13
Post Number: 1815 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 10:47 am: | |
I like the East Erie Street area. It's a humble neighborhood, but well kept and friendly. The Italians in the neighborhood (you can overhear the Italian language being spoken among the residents on the street) give it a unique ethnic flair. |
Tomoh Member Username: Tomoh
Post Number: 303 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 1:51 pm: | |
Check out Sandwich (Olde Sandwich Towne). |
Crystal Member Username: Crystal
Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 3:01 pm: | |
From virtualtourist.com: Located at 221 Mill Street In Old Sandwich Town, the DUFF-BABY HOUSE was built in 1798 and is one of the best-preserved and oldest Georgian-style houses in Ontario. Windsor's oldest building, it was built as a home and fur trading post for Alexander Duff. Acquired by Jacques Baby in 1807, it was ravaged in the War of 1812. The 2 1/2 storey timber structure was refinished as Baby's residence in 1816. Now owned by the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Tours available. Exhibit in adjacent Interpretive Centre. |
Bob_cosgrove Member Username: Bob_cosgrove
Post Number: 550 Registered: 03-2005
| Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 3:58 pm: | |
Just in case anyone wondered, Baby of Duff-Baby is pronounced Bah-bee' Bob Cosgrove |
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 3935 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, June 29, 2007 - 1:14 am: | |
Walkerville, first and foremost, then Sandwich and Victoria Park area by the Lothian masterpiece, Ste. Clare. |
Walkerpub Member Username: Walkerpub
Post Number: 159 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, June 29, 2007 - 9:39 pm: | |
All things Walkerville including a Virtual Tour: http://walkervilletimes.com/ |