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Avenue Rd. Landmark: Benvenuto Place is a fine example of postwar period, says William Greer, above, head of historic board's preservation division. Resident Peter Dennehy, left, likes the spacious rooms.
Avenue Rd. Landmark: Benvenuto Place is a fine example of postwar period, says William Greer, above, head of historic board's preservation division. Resident Peter Dennehy, left, likes the spacious rooms.

Avenue Rd. Landmark: Benvenuto Place is a fine example of postwar period, says William Greer, above, head of historic board's preservation division. Resident Peter Dennehy, left, likes the spacious rooms.

Date12/30/1989
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The preservation of streetscape by BCE Place at Yonge at Wellington streets 'was done by an enlightened bunch,' says retired preservationist William Greer
The preservation of streetscape by BCE Place at Yonge at Wellington streets 'was done by an enlightened bunch,' says retired preservationist William Greer
2/27/1992
A family without a home, John Edward Norton sits with his wife, Annie Mae, and 17-year-old daughter Greer who holds their 9-year-old daughter Alwyne, a cerebral palsy victim, in one of the three crowded rooms on the third storey of the Gilbert Hotel in downtown Trenton
A family without a home, John Edward Norton sits with his wife, Annie Mae, and 17-year-old daughter Greer who holds their 9-year-old daughter Alwyne, a cerebral palsy victim, in one of the three crowded rooms on the third storey of the Gilbert Hotel in downtown Trenton
12/14/1971
Historic buildings can still pay their way, says George Galt. In the background is an example: Union Building at King and Simcoe Sts.
Historic buildings can still pay their way, says George Galt. In the background is an example: Union Building at King and Simcoe Sts.
2/15/1975
Whitney Smith, artistic director of the Society for the Preservation of Wilderness Culture, scored a perfect 15 out of 15 on our quiz.
Whitney Smith, artistic director of the Society for the Preservation of Wilderness Culture, scored a perfect 15 out of 15 on our quiz.
4/19/1991
Woodlot Stands: Celebrating the preservation of a Scarborough woodlot are MPP Ron Cousens (left), owner Russell Reesor, and Markham Councillor Ken Dunphy
Woodlot Stands: Celebrating the preservation of a Scarborough woodlot are MPP Ron Cousens (left), owner Russell Reesor, and Markham Councillor Ken Dunphy
1/17/1991
Spacious Living Area at the rear of the Bojicics' Bayview home is 2,000 square feet and stretches the full width of the house without any walls to cut off the view. There is an activity area, complete with small dance floor, a sunken seating area and a dining area, defined by being on slightly different levels with steps between. Even the lighting is an integral part of the design to suit the needs of the different areas throughout this unique dwelling.
Spacious Living Area at the rear of the Bojicics' Bayview home is 2,000 square feet and stretches the full width of the house without any walls to cut off the view. There is an activity area, complete with small dance floor, a sunken seating area and a dining area, defined by being on slightly different levels with steps between. Even the lighting is an integral part of the design to suit the needs of the different areas throughout this unique dwelling.
11/6/1974
J. Kerr Gibson, partner in a Toronto accounting firm, was elected president of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto, at the board's annual meeting yesterday. He is shown outside the board's new quartes of First Canadian Place, adjoining the Bank of
J. Kerr Gibson, partner in a Toronto accounting firm, was elected president of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto, at the board's annual meeting yesterday. He is shown outside the board's new quartes of First Canadian Place, adjoining the Bank of
6/16/1977
Renovator: Juergen Bartels, president of the Ramada Hotel Group, told franchise hotel operators there was no room at his Inn if they didn't renovate. As a result, $350 million (U.S.) has been spent on refurbishing rooms at Ramada Inns across North America, he says.
Renovator: Juergen Bartels, president of the Ramada Hotel Group, told franchise hotel operators there was no room at his Inn if they didn't renovate. As a result, $350 million (U.S.) has been spent on refurbishing rooms at Ramada Inns across North America, he says.
10/4/1982
Not a typical professor, Robert Logan teaches students at his two-hour class at Seed, Toronto's unconventional high school operating from rented rooms in the Young Men's Hebrew Association building on Spadina Ave
Not a typical professor, Robert Logan teaches students at his two-hour class at Seed, Toronto's unconventional high school operating from rented rooms in the Young Men's Hebrew Association building on Spadina Ave
2/16/1971
Metro Jews who just returned from Israel described the terror of the night as they hid in sealed hotel rooms wearing gas masks while missiles exploded nearby in Tel Aviv. We must understand here in this country the terror of the night, Howard English,
Metro Jews who just returned from Israel described the terror of the night as they hid in sealed hotel rooms wearing gas masks while missiles exploded nearby in Tel Aviv. We must understand here in this country the terror of the night, Howard English,
1/21/1991
Veteran Merchandiser Chuck Drury is heading an ambitious expansion in the catalogue showroom business by Shop-Rite, a division of Hudson's Bay Co. Sho-Rite will open 30 sales rooms next month, several in the Toronto area. More units under banners of Woolco, Cardinal and Consumers Distributing will push sales over $200 million.
Veteran Merchandiser Chuck Drury is heading an ambitious expansion in the catalogue showroom business by Shop-Rite, a division of Hudson's Bay Co. Sho-Rite will open 30 sales rooms next month, several in the Toronto area. More units under banners of Woolco, Cardinal and Consumers Distributing will push sales over $200 million.
8/29/1973
60 Rooms: This renovated Pembroke St. residence is home to Russell McCaldin, 64. He survived the arson at the Rupert Hotel three years ago.
60 Rooms: This renovated Pembroke St. residence is home to Russell McCaldin, 64. He survived the arson at the Rupert Hotel three years ago.
12/19/1992