landmarks were slated
for demolition. Despite community opposition
many fell under the wrecking ball including the former BME Church,
The Walker
House Hotel, and many family homes.
Although much of this unique neighbourhood has disappeared the
spirit of community remains. In 1998, a group of former residents
of the “McDougall Street Corridor” canvassed current
and former residentd of the area to determine the level of interest
in holding a neighbourhood re-union. Since that time the African
Canadian Community Centre of Windsor and Essex County has been
established and has taken up the cause of preserving the memory
of this special community. In addition to the annual re-union
the ACCCWEC has acquired several fire insurance maps provided
by CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
The ACCCWEC would like to encourage all current and former residents
to complete the Feedback form and
help identify homes and businesses in the area. In so doing you
will be helping create a valuable record of this historic neighbourhood. |