Sun, May 03
|At the DROUILLARD mural
Coal and Fire: The Moodrey Building, a Century on Drouillard
The Moodrey Building has been at the epicentre of Ford City's story, from the boom days of the nearby automotive plant through the neighbourhood's most recent revitalization. Join Shane for a walk through this storied address and discover the history of colourful tenants, trades, and characters.
Time & Location
May 03, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
At the DROUILLARD mural, 1000 Drouillard Rd, Windsor, ON N8Y 2P8, Canada
About the event
Jane’s Tour Title: Coal and Fire: The Moodrey Building, a Century on Drouillard
Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Host: Shane Potvin
Contact the host: hello@shanepotvin.com
Join Shane at the historic Moodrey Building, located at 1000 Drouillard Road in the heart of Ford City. Built in 1924 during a period of explosive growth fuelled by the nearby automotive plant, this property has stood as a witness to over a century of neighbourhood transformation. In the early 1900s, Drouillard Road was a bustling commercial corridor alive with ambition, industry, and enterprise, and 1000 Drouillard was right at the epicentre of it all. From its earliest days, the Moodrey Building has housed a fascinating cast of tenants whose stories mirror the evolution of Ford City itself, from the boom times of automotive-era prosperity through decades of change and challenge.
Today, the building stands as a symbol of Ford City's most recent chapter, a neighbourhood revitalization that has seen Drouillard Road re-emerge as a vibrant hub of creativity, community, and local business. On this Jane's Walk, Shane will take you inside the Moodrey Building and through its remarkable timeline, revealing the colourful tenants, trades, and characters that have called it home. Whether you're a longtime resident or discovering Ford City for the first time, this tour offers a rare glimpse behind the walls of one of the neighbourhood's most storied addresses and a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the community around it.
About the host:
Shane is an investor, property owner, entrepreneur, and community builder deeply rooted in Ford City. As Chair of the Ford City Business Improvement Area for over eight years, he has been a driving force behind the neighbourhood's revitalization, most notably as the organizer of the Dropped on Drouillard street festival, which has become a beloved celebration of the community's culture and creativity.
Type of Event:
Jane's Tour - tour of historic building (no dogs, please)
Event location:
At the DROUILLARD mural along the North side of the property
1000 Drouillard Rd, Windsor, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3kmt6qPXxSiHUpbZ7
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility notes:
Stairs required to access the space
Seating opportunities available during the tour
Is there a bathroom in the space?
Yes, bathroom available but not wheelchair accessible
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location