Welcome to Stories of Windsor, a podcast celebrating the rich history of our community by the river.
Stories of Windsor: Made in Windsor
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Our history-loving hosts discuss local manufacturing, specifically companies that are no longer in business in Windsor, but were once cornerstones for major production in the area.
Stories of Windsor: Tales From The Murder File
Our hosts discuss local murders that have taken place in Windsor’s past. Trigger warning: this episode contains descriptions about murder scenes and references of reports given to police regarding these crimes.
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Stories of Windsor: Sports On The Fringe Pt. 2 – Ice Sports
In this episode our hosts explore Windsor’s history of ice sports, including curling and skating, and the venues that facilitate these games.
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Stories of Windsor: Sports on the Fringe Pt. 1 – Wrestling
In this episode our hosts wrestle with the past and explore Windsor’s rich history relating to professional wrestling. Featuring special guest host Jamie Greer, author of Killers, Butchers, Cry-Babys and Canadian Destroyers: The History of Pro Wrestling in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
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Stories of Windsor: Festivals
On this episode our intrepid hosts look at the history of various festivals in the Windsor-Essex area.
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Stories of Windsor: Tales From The Isles Of Detroit
On this episode, hosts Erica, Carla, and Mary-Lou do some island hopping along the Detroit River. Listen as we explore Peche Island, Belle Isle, and the infamous hum of Zug Island.
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For further information, check out the resources used in this episode:
Peche Island
Tourism Windsor-Essex: Peche Island
Windsor Public Library Famous Windsorites: Peche Island
Belle Isle
Lost Detroit by Cheri Y. Gay (2013)
A History Lover’s Guide to Detroit by Karin Risko (2018)
Detroit Historical Society: Belle Isle Park
Zug Island
Stories of Windsor: Music Traditions of the Detroit River Region
On this episode, Stories of Windsor welcomes guest host Sean as we take a musical journey into the past and discuss the historical significance of folk music within different regions along the Detroit River.
Stories of Windsor: Department Stores
Welcome to Stories of Windsor, a podcast celebrating the rich history of our community by the river. In this episode we’re exploring the retail experience of Windsor’s past and how the opening of Devonshire Mall changed the way Windsorites shop.
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Cemeteries and Their Buried Stories:
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Boblo Island:
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