Walkerville, Ontario
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Walkerville, Ontario, is a former town in Canada, that is today a heritage precinct of Windsor, Ontario. The town was founded by Hiram Walker in 1890, owner and producer of Canadian Club Whisky. Walker planned it as a 'model town’, (originally called 'Walker's Town'),[1] that would be the envy of both the region and the continent.[2] He established a distillery on the Detroit River and grew his business by growing grain, milling flour, and raising cattle and hogs. Later, the town supported other major industries, notably automotive manufacturing. It was annexed to Windsor, July 1, 1935.[3]
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Walkerville, Ontario | |
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Town | |
Incorporated | 1890 |
Annexation | July 1, 1935 |
Founded by | Hiram Walker |
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