These publications reflect the unique history of Windsor, Detroit and the surrounding regions along the Detroit river. Topics include the settlement of the Detroit river region and persons of historical interest, companies and industry information, promotional materials, warfare, souvenirs and more.
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Windsor, Ontario, 1913, Canada: Including Walkerville, Ford, Sandwich and Ojibway
H. W. Gardner
A written and pictorial representation of the growth and expansion of the municipalities of Windsor, Walkerville, Ford, Sandwich and Ojibway.
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Windsor, Ontario: A Study in Urban Geography
J. Lewis Robinson
History and urban geography of Windsor, Ontario and region to 1942; M. A. thesis, Syracuse University
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Windsor Ontario Report Progress Review 1955-1959
City of Windsor
"This year, it was felt we should make a report to the people of Windsor informing them of municipal operations, past progress of the City and future developments."
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1960 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
1960 was a year of preparation for several major developments in the City. Urban Renewal, equalization of assessment, Metropolitan Area Study, relief sewer project, sewage treatment plant and interceptor sewer, are among the works now under active study by the civic staffs whose responsibility it is to advise the Council on the most effective method of financing the works while preserving Windsor's fine credit position.
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1961 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
"1961 was a year of progress in the many major projects initiated by City Council"; these included projects such as the completion of Huron Lodge, a retirement home, the near completion of the area G relief sewer program, and the near completion of phase 1 of subsidized housing in Glengarry Court.
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1962 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
Highlights the accomplishments for 1962, e.g. a new tourist centre, the commencement of construction on a new County Court House, and the opening of the Jackson Park overpass, extending Ouellette Avenue southwards.
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1963 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
"Accomplishments and policies of your City Council during 1963"; they include construction of a new fire station and social services building; more sewer work, more clearance of blighted areas, and urban renewal.
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1964-1965 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
"The year 1964 will be remembered as one of the most important in the history of the City of Windsor. The highlight was the industrial and commercial recovery with expansion at a rate in excess of any city in Canada in relation to its size."
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1965-1966 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
" During 1965 Windsor has undergone a transformation unequalled in any single year of her long history. Many of our ancient downtown structures have come under the wrecker's hammer to be replaced by new buildings embodying modern design and materials. In addition new apartments and commercial structures are penetrating our skyline. Not the least of these is our municipal parking garage for the convenience of our shoppers and visitors. This development has often been referred to as "the changing face of Windsor"."
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1966-1967 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
"Our centennial year will be a year of progress in our community. For the first time we will be well on the way to stopping our gross pollution of our beautiful Detroit River and connecting lakes. We will open up new areas of subdivision for housing and industry. We will build more houses, both for rent and for sale and we will acquire the right-of-way for the E.C. Row Expressway across the city. We will complete Centennial Park on the riverfront and construct an artificial ice rink in Sandwich East and a swimming pool in Riverside." ; the immediate problems of annexation have been solved.
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Windsor Ontario Reports 1967-1968 Pride in Progress
City of Windsor
"1968 should be a year of progress toward a better planned city with fuller services."; work on the E.C. Row Expressway continues, as to improvements to city streets and sewers; includes sections on education and recreation.
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Windsor Salt Freakies
Canadian Salt Company
Picture book about Windsor table salt and the process of creating the product; numerous illustrations of strange fictional animals.