University of Windsor music program holds moving sale

For 47 years, instruments, electrical equipment and a distinct smell have been building up at the University of Windsor's music building but with amove to a state-of-the-art site at the former Windsor Armouries marching closer, it's time to clear house.

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Before it was purchased by the university in the late 1960s, the musicbuilding was a laundromat, bowling alley and hair salon.

The School of Creative Arts hosted a moving sale this week in an effort to clear away keyboards, pianos and even a homemade violin that have been gathering dust.

"It's sort of a living history of all of the people who have studied and worked here," said VincentGeorgie, the school'sincoming director.

Among the items that may move downtown with the school is its legendary pop machinefamous for its faux-wood designand for offering both Pepsi and Coke at the rock bottom price of 60 cents.

Georgie said he wasn't sure what the future for the machine might be, but added its nostalgic value can't be denied.

"It's kind of the flag of the building," he said. "We'll try to maintain the price of pop. I'll keep an eye on that."

The salecontinues until 7 p.m. Thursday.