  Darwinism Member Username: Darwinism Post Number: 650 Registered: 06-2005 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Check out Sandwich (Olde Sandwich Towne). | ||
Crystal Member Username: Crystal Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2007 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
All things Walkerville including a Virtual Tour: http://walkervilletimes.com/ |
