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Alex Gray runs Gray Tool co. founded by his grandfather
Alex Gray runs Gray Tool co. founded by his grandfather

Alex Gray runs Gray Tool co. founded by his grandfather

Date11/29/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0127919F
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
8/1/1973
Art Gray and his books: His book store is a treasure trove of tomes on every conceivable subject.
Art Gray and his books: His book store is a treasure trove of tomes on every conceivable subject.
8/16/1979
Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
6/29/1978
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
10/24/1975
That's it folks: 'Nitty' Joe Bergin, a driver for 33 years, steps out of his Gray Coach bus for the last time yesterday.
That's it folks: 'Nitty' Joe Bergin, a driver for 33 years, steps out of his Gray Coach bus for the last time yesterday.
1/31/1984
Gray Steele: Board chairman says his food firm has been selling to East General for 50 years.
Gray Steele: Board chairman says his food firm has been selling to East General for 50 years.
6/15/1981
Daryl Sharp runs the playwrights' co-op. The co-op has opened a single, clear channel across the country
Daryl Sharp runs the playwrights' co-op. The co-op has opened a single, clear channel across the country
1/23/1973
On the job: Former construction worker Vito Giovannetti, right, who now runs his own company, talks with Ed Boone, one of his new employees who was hired under a program set up by the Workers' Compensation Board to find jobs for disabled workers
On the job: Former construction worker Vito Giovannetti, right, who now runs his own company, talks with Ed Boone, one of his new employees who was hired under a program set up by the Workers' Compensation Board to find jobs for disabled workers
6/5/1983
Dog's best friend: Dr. Daniel Toronto says his psychiatric treatment is expensive but his success rate runs high.
Dog's best friend: Dr. Daniel Toronto says his psychiatric treatment is expensive but his success rate runs high.
5/13/1980
Floating idea: Harold Madill, who runs a Weston printing firm, holds a model of his concept for solar-powered tankers
Floating idea: Harold Madill, who runs a Weston printing firm, holds a model of his concept for solar-powered tankers
12/10/1984
Ben Otis runs a modern pant manufacturing plant in North York. Disco pants are one of his hot items.
Ben Otis runs a modern pant manufacturing plant in North York. Disco pants are one of his hot items.
6/14/1978
Fine work: Jason Chisholm repairs a Rolex watch at his shop, The Little Shop of Horolog, which he runs with wife Sue. I'm swamped with work, he says, because in these economic times, people aren't throwing old watches away.
Fine work: Jason Chisholm repairs a Rolex watch at his shop, The Little Shop of Horolog, which he runs with wife Sue. I'm swamped with work, he says, because in these economic times, people aren't throwing old watches away.
10/22/1992