Just a couple of photos showing a few VerdunParks, and the Monument in it's original park ( Lasalle & Wellington,.that little triangular park) also Verdun Av with a parade for amristice day.......
THANKS for stopping by, I do my best to acknowledge when someone leaves a comment,you do not have to be a member here & everyone is welcome. Ps: This site is monitored but not actively posting on a regular basis. Mostly these are stories & some photos saved from a defunct site known as Verdun Connections which was on MSN Groups initially then on a social network called Multiply.
This photo is listed as "Work starting on the Comfort Station / Music Bandstand,.However I doubt it is the Woodland Bandshell ,because the river looks to far away,you can click on the photo to inspect the photo more closely, There are swings in the background & a sandbox , & in the far back you can see what appears to be a Redtop, which I suppose could be the one in that Woodland (Cement Downs) Park clsoer to Melrose ? but where are the familiar baordwalk pillars & railings ? I know many photos in library's are often labeled with misinformation,but have a look at it, and see what you think. Cheers HF&RV
ReplyDeleteThere a few pictures in this photo album posted by Susie for all of us, a few show the Monument in it's original park at Wellington & Lasalle Blvd too....Have a look (Thanks Again Susie,for sharing)
ReplyDeleteCheers ,Have Fun & Remember Verdun
PS: Don't Forget you can use the 'Full Screen' feature too, plus you can adjust the speed / timeframe that photos appear....
Anyone ever heard of this Social Club in Verdun ? The Willibrord Social Club ?
ReplyDeleteaddress says 377 Willibrord Avenue,....that's not the StWillibrord Church ,because that address is 351..so what building was this Social Club in.?
Cheers , HF&RV
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ReplyDeleteProbably the church hall that was on the side north of the church. I attended a number of sports banquest there. Also was used for receptions of all purposes.
Is there a photo somewhere of the building on Verdun Ave between 3rd & 1st Ave. I remember a building with the words "Lest We Forget". I was taught from a very young age to always stop when passing there and acknowledge the fallen soldiers. Something that automatically continued every time I passed that building or any memorial monument etc....Diane
ReplyDeleteThis is the building I think you mean Diane. It's the Verdun Legion Branch #4 at 4538 Verdun Avenue.
ReplyDeletebetween Willibrord & 1st avenue ,it looks strait across to the city hall......and it does have the "Lest We Forget" on the front of the building.
Cheers ! , HF&RV
Lots of my relatives had more than one bubbly in there
ReplyDeleteThanks Les.....you're a Legend!....Diane
ReplyDeleteHow you going Brian...hope your well on your way to recovery!