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The Times - Ford Strike of 45
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Workers from Motor Products Corporation picket Ford of Canada. In support of UAW Local 200, 1945. Excerpts from 99-Days, The Ford Strike In Windsor, 1945, Herb Colling, N.C. Press, Toronto, 1995. Story by Herb Colling. In 1946, residents of Walkerville were relieved and happy that the greatest upheaval in their history was finally over. It wasnt the war, but the infamous Ford strike of 1945. The 99-day strike began on September 12th, 1945, and ended on December 19th. The seeds had already been sown by w...
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The Times - Back Issue Archives 21-43
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Back Issues: 21-Last Issue. Images of our Times. Windsor’s First Mayor. On Being Mayor Today. JS Ainslie House, circa 1890. The Little Train Station That Could. Love at the Talkies. Two Homes Receive Heritage Designation. Taking the CC Challenge. Window Shopping. Wishing. Hoping. The Amedee Marentette House. The Eight Day Mayor. Safe Haven and Reflections of a Blitzkrieg Kid. S’koshi Girl of Chun-Chon. Explosion Shattered Essex in 1907. Executions in Sandwich 1809 – 1909. Murder in the Mill. The Dawn of ...
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Sports Heritage - Windsor, Walkerville
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Wholly flat land is rarely thought to be desirable for golf, and it is likely to be chosen only as a last resort. I am quite sure this is a mistaken view. Not only some of the most popular but some of the most interesting courses have been made on flat land. Essex Golf Book Spans 100 Years. Golf courses and country clubs were a rarity at the beginning of the 20th century. Walkerville was home to one of the first golf and country clubs in Canada, thanks to Hiram Walker’s benevolence. Ian Allison: The Major.
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Birth of the Auto, Windsor Automotive
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Birth of the Auto. One hundred and forty one years ago, the first commercial business opened in Walkers Town. Thanks to the foresight of town founder Hiram Walker, his Canadian Club became known around the world and his infrastructure of railroads and shipping docks helped create an economic boom for the town that became known as Walkerville. In order to ensure the viability of his town, Walker had made it irresistible to potential business owners. Welcome to Ford City. The Windsor Public Library has lau...
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The TIMES Magazine - Archive Site, Windsor/Walkerville History
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This is the online archive of the popular local history publication, The TIMES Magazine, originally The Walkerville Times, launched in 1999. Walkerville Times 2105 SPECIAL EDITION. Hiram Walker's Railroad- The Lake Erie and Detroit River Railroad-. New by David Guay. Walkerville- Whisky Town Extraordinaire. Go to our book website. The Birth of the Auto. Windsor, Sandwich, Detroit, Ford City- a colourful historical tour of The Border Cities- featuring lots of great photos and recollections. 151; Walkervil...
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Border Cities - Windsor, Detroit, Ford City, Sandwich, Black History
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Issue #23 Photo Gallery. The Burning of the Noronic. Harrow: Hopeful Beginnings, Strong Traditions. The Dawn of Local TV. Prince of Wales Royal Tour: 1860. Saving The Dominion Bank Building. The Francois Baby Residence. Early Travel on the Detroit River. The Dominion House (Tavern) c. 1878. See also The Westender. North of the Border: Detroit. Detroit – National Prohibition Test Site. The View From The Rear View Mirror. Saving the Book Cadillac Building. The Fabulous Ruins of Detroit. Welcome to Ford City.
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The Times - Letters, Walkerville
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May 2002 - Issue #24. April 2002 - Issue #23. March 2002 - Issue #22. February 2002 - Issue #21. Windsor Women in WW2. Boys Will Be Boys. 1999-2014 Walkerville Publishing.
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Places Past and Present, Walkerville
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There Are Places We Remember. THE ARCHITECTS: Mason-Rice and the Legend of Albert Kahn. ALBERT KAHN: Influence on Walkerville. CHARLES CHILVER: The Chilver Family of Walkerville. The Great Bank Robbery of '59. STREET LIGHT FOR WALKERVILLE. OLD JAIL: Forgotten landmark. The Walkerville Lumber Steam Engine. THE CROWN INN: Walkerville's First Hotel. OLDE VICTORIA TAVERN: aka The Exchange. THE LAST FERRY: The Walkerville Ferry Company. REBIRTH OF THE TIVOLI. The New Walkerville Brewing Company.
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About Us | Destinations: 1973-2012
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The Tougher the Journey, The Greater the Reward. Chris travelled extensively before meeting Elaine in 1980- the couple were married in 1986- and they spent a year searching for paradise in a backpacking honeymoon trip around the world. The stories contained in this blog are all true; no names have been changed to protect the innocent, as they typically do not need it, and the guilty love the attention. 150 a day beach hut- Koh Samui, 1987. Visit our websites at:. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Notify me of ...
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