Downtown #Windsor was once packed with shops and tourists, but what made it special was the famed Norwich Block on Ouellette Avenue, home to many local businesses, including the legendary Fast Eddy’s Arcade before it was demolished in 1999. While Norwich Block is missed, Windsor continues to embrace its history, businesses, and thriving arts and culture scene.

“He would buy a ticket, and when the guy went to grab a ticket, he would drop it, and we would run past the guy to get in.” – Mike Barat, Windsor, ON

“The Top Hat is great memories. We used to go there quite a bit.” – Ron Derksen, Windsor, ON

“Downtown Windsor was very dependent on American clientele, that was the base for their business, and that was just gone.” – Anastasia Adams, Windosr, ON

“When we opened, we had to go on a side street because there were no vacancies on Willette Avenue.” – Sheila Wisdom, Windsor, ON