The designation for the Riverside Drive building still needs final approval from city council
The former Walker Power Building in Windsor is one step closer to receiving a heritage designation.
The city's Development, Heritage and Standing Committee has voted in favour of a notice of intention to designate — meaning the matter can now be sent to council for final approval.
Built in 1910, the property at Riverside Drive East and Devonshire Road has been re-purposed for ground floor retail and restaurants while the rest will be used as office space.
A railroad turntable was discovered during the redevelopment of the Walker Power Building. April 24, 2019 (Photo by AM800's Teresinha Medeiros)
During the $10-million construction project, developers uncovered a railroad turn table dating back to 1887 and have since incorporated the find into the design.
The current owners bought the building in 2016 and began renovations the following year.