the neighbourhood.
And then there are the murals. Drouillard Place is a
non-for-profit organization that works toward improving the
quality of life in the area. The murals are a way of combating
graffiti in the area, showing residents and visitors that the area
is cared for by the people in the community. The murals are
genuine works of art, and one of the first things you notice
while strolling or driving by.
New residents are putting roots down in the area and
many are coming back after going away for sometimes
decades at a time. On top of that there are families that have
been in the area for generations; it seems that everyone knows
everyone and they are all working towards the same goal.
From the darkened shadows and rubble of an industry
long gone, Ford City is making a comeback. While Ford Motor
Company did have a presence in the area until the foundry
closed in 2007, the smell of burnt gasoline and sounds of cars
being assembled has faded into history, and the healing
process has begun. It is a long, slow climb – but a steady one.
When William McGregor stood on the corner of what is now
Drouillard and Whelpton, we’ll never know if he had a vision
of what it could be. Although it has been a century since his
death he shared two things in common with residents of
today, pride and commitment. With those two things, who
knows how high a place like Ford City can climb?
Want to know more?
More info about Ford City is just a
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Left: Murals dot the landscape of Ford City, they
are being used as a deterrent to graffiti in the
area.
Above: Brian Schentag plays live music at the Ford
City Market. The market tries to have live music
every week to attract people to the area.
Top: Ford City and its old-world charm
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Ford City Market
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