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Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year
Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year

Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year

Date10/30/1964
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Original Toronto Star caption: Honor Bell on retirement; Parks committee chairman Ald. Joseph Piccininni presents, on behalf of its members, a pen and clock desk set to Parks Commissioner George Bell, who retires this year. He has served the city for 46 years, the last 10 as parks commissioner.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0031792F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Bell: Loved parks, people
Bell: Loved parks, people
9/30/1965
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
Having time of his life: George Thompson, who retires tomorrow, checks old city hall's giant clock. It's reflected in nearby Eaton tower.
6/27/1990
Bundles of support: Gordon Hutchinson (left), deputy commissioner of parks and recreation for North York, holds bundles of signatures from borough residents while Michael Nagy, chairman of the North York Olympic Committee, holds one of the bundles open to show some of signatures on a letter
Bundles of support: Gordon Hutchinson (left), deputy commissioner of parks and recreation for North York, holds bundles of signatures from borough residents while Michael Nagy, chairman of the North York Olympic Committee, holds one of the bundles open to show some of signatures on a letter
7/7/1976
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
Former Metro chairman Fred Gardiner leaving City Hall council chamber on arm of Ann Tucker; chief guide; with Ald. Joseph Piccininni.
1/25/1966
Durham Region has selected a chief administrative officer from its senior staff. Garry Cubbit, 44, the region's social services commissioner, will replace Donald Evens who retires at the end of March after 12 years with the region and more than 30 years in municipal government. [Incomplete]
Durham Region has selected a chief administrative officer from its senior staff. Garry Cubbit, 44, the region's social services commissioner, will replace Donald Evens who retires at the end of March after 12 years with the region and more than 30 years in municipal government. [Incomplete]
3/8/1993
Alderman Fred Beavis, the chairman of Metro Parks committee, tests a sandbag dike on Ward's Island today during a tour by his committee and others to (...)
Alderman Fred Beavis, the chairman of Metro Parks committee, tests a sandbag dike on Ward's Island today during a tour by his committee and others to (...)
4/19/1973
Ald. Ken Ostrander was not really going to push Ald. Joseph Piccininni; looking on are, from left, Ald. Hodgins, Beavis, CBC's Howard Summerville
Ald. Ken Ostrander was not really going to push Ald. Joseph Piccininni; looking on are, from left, Ald. Hodgins, Beavis, CBC's Howard Summerville
5/16/1963
The chairman and president Jake Gaudaur of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame presents the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's Athlete of the Year for 1984 to (...)
The chairman and president Jake Gaudaur of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame presents the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's Athlete of the Year for 1984 to (...)
8/23/1985
City council members set out for Montreal on the rapido, At left is Mayor Phillip Givens with Alderman Joseph Piccininni right
City council members set out for Montreal on the rapido, At left is Mayor Phillip Givens with Alderman Joseph Piccininni right
5/14/1966
Conacher Scores. Charles O. Bick, chairman of Metro Police Commission, presents plaque to former hockey great Charlie Conacher and lauds him for grabb(...)
Conacher Scores. Charles O. Bick, chairman of Metro Police Commission, presents plaque to former hockey great Charlie Conacher and lauds him for grabb(...)
11/29/1963
Visitors to Algonquin Park can rent canoes and travel throughout the 1,862,402 acres of the park, but campers, who make up 80 per cent of the park's users, are restricted to a 60-mile arc on its southern border.
Visitors to Algonquin Park can rent canoes and travel throughout the 1,862,402 acres of the park, but campers, who make up 80 per cent of the park's users, are restricted to a 60-mile arc on its southern border.
9/10/1969
Where's the park? Toronto parks commissioner Herb Pirk warns that Temperance St
Where's the park? Toronto parks commissioner Herb Pirk warns that Temperance St
5/5/1988