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Hall of memories: For John J. Withrow (inset), old Massey Hall has many memories. His grandfather was founder and first president, his father was manager for 22 years
Hall of memories: For John J. Withrow (inset), old Massey Hall has many memories. His grandfather was founder and first president, his father was manager for 22 years

Hall of memories: For John J. Withrow (inset), old Massey Hall has many memories. His grandfather was founder and first president, his father was manager for 22 years

Date9/5/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hall of memories: For John J. Withrow (inset); old Massey Hall has many memories. His grandfather was founder and first president; his father was manager for 22 years.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0110142F
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
Unfinished business: Isaac Ehrlich prepares for jewelry sale and the eventual disposal of his father's jewelry store in Leaside. Ehrlich's father, Israel, who had operated the Bayview Ave. shop for 22 years, was gunned down Dec. 8. Now, says Isaac, the store holds too many memories for the family to keep it operating.
12/30/1987
Gave his all: Alex Norrington, 82 (inset), has vivid - and amusing - memories of his days with Courcelette comunity fire brigade
Gave his all: Alex Norrington, 82 (inset), has vivid - and amusing - memories of his days with Courcelette comunity fire brigade
5/26/1983
Life's work: Tom Creber stands amid a selection of monuments at Hilltop Memories in Richmond Hill where he now works as manager. The 77-year-old monument-maker has been in the business since the age of 14 when he started out as a tool sharpener.
Life's work: Tom Creber stands amid a selection of monuments at Hilltop Memories in Richmond Hill where he now works as manager. The 77-year-old monument-maker has been in the business since the age of 14 when he started out as a tool sharpener.
9/30/1982
Horrific memories: This 26-year-old woman has endured 18 years of pain as a result of sexual abuse suffered at the hands of her uncle when she was 8
Horrific memories: This 26-year-old woman has endured 18 years of pain as a result of sexual abuse suffered at the hands of her uncle when she was 8
1/25/1993
Bill Comper: Memories of his years as a helper and, sometimes stand-in for Santa can bring tears of laughter and sadness to his eyes.
Bill Comper: Memories of his years as a helper and, sometimes stand-in for Santa can bring tears of laughter and sadness to his eyes.
10/23/1981
Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years
Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years
7/1/1984
Reflecting: As the Queen's former representative in Ontario, John Black Aird has many fond memories of the Royal Family
Reflecting: As the Queen's former representative in Ontario, John Black Aird has many fond memories of the Royal Family
5/15/1990
Memories: Ted Dickson was manager of Mutual St. Arena (now The Terrace) in 1949 when Frank Sinatra made his only other Toronto appearance.
Memories: Ted Dickson was manager of Mutual St. Arena (now The Terrace) in 1949 when Frank Sinatra made his only other Toronto appearance.
4/24/1975
Vivid memories: Harold Murray, 87, has seen the world evolve during the 75 years since he went around Kettleby as a boy and lit the gas lamps every evening
Vivid memories: Harold Murray, 87, has seen the world evolve during the 75 years since he went around Kettleby as a boy and lit the gas lamps every evening
1/21/1982
Painful memories: Bob and Janet Jessop are selling their 168-year-old farm house in Queensville after four nightmarish years following the death of their 9-year-old daughter Christine
Painful memories: Bob and Janet Jessop are selling their 168-year-old farm house in Queensville after four nightmarish years following the death of their 9-year-old daughter Christine
5/20/1988
D-Day memories: Jim Kenn, 70, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion color party at D-Day ceemonies at the old city hall Cenotaph today, presents arms during the salute
D-Day memories: Jim Kenn, 70, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion color party at D-Day ceemonies at the old city hall Cenotaph today, presents arms during the salute
6/6/1984
Proud memories: Jessie Hawley, 86, a master chef for World War I troops adorned with the family medals, salutes her fallen comrades at the Remembrance Day service at old city hall yesterday
Proud memories: Jessie Hawley, 86, a master chef for World War I troops adorned with the family medals, salutes her fallen comrades at the Remembrance Day service at old city hall yesterday
11/11/1987