Sat, May 02
|The murals behind Twisted Apron
The Architect of Detroit Goes to Windsor
An informative and welcoming tour which will explore Albert Kahn's impact on the built world in Windsor’s Walkerville.
Time & Location
May 02, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The murals behind Twisted Apron, 1968 Wyandotte St E, Windsor, ON N8Y 1E4, Canada
About the event
The Architect of Detroit Goes to Windsor
Saturday, May 2nd from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Host name(s): Jacob Jones - Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation
You may know Albert Kahn as the Architect of Detroit but his work occurred far outside of the Motor City's borders. From Scotland to the Soviet Union, from Brooklyn to Baltimore, his work helped to shape the built environment in industrial communities across the planet, including right here in Windsor.
Join Jacob Jones, from the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, on a walking experience that will immerse you into the world of Walkerville that Albert Kahn helped to create. We will delve into Albert Kahn's craftmanship and impact in Walkerville and around the world. This tour will include a look at the Strathcona Building, where the first Albert Kahn plaque was unveiled last year.
About the host:
Jacob Jones has been leading tours of Detroit for over a decade, a practice he began as a student at Wayne State University and never stopped. A public historian and writer, Jacob is known for using places — buildings, blocks, and neighborhoods — as entry points for telling broader stories about the people and communities who shaped them. His acclaimed tours of the Fisher Building and other Detroit landmarks have become a vehicle for more inclusive, layered histories of the city.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
The murals behind Twisted Apron 1968 Wyandotte St E, Windsor
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Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 2 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Wheelchair friendly: step-free route with curb cuts and wide path
Baby stroller friendly: paved paths and no stairs
Is there a bathroom nearby?
No bathroom available
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
PAID street parking around the start/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs