“It was always the destination to go, at that point in my life, we’re talking maybe 60 years ago, to Smith’s and Bartlett’s stores.” – Sylvia Samek, Windosr, ON

“My grandmother was one of the operators of the manual elevator at Smith’s.” – Ross Langill, Windsor, ON

“When I first saw downtown, it reminded me of India.” – Sugham Sharma, Windsor, ON

“I’d work upstairs with the seamstress, walking around with a magnet picking up pins for her.” – Warren Twigg, Windsor, ON

“My first job was being a theatre usher.” – Terry Kennedy, Windsor, ON