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Richard Lewis : The hydroponic gardener contemplates the delectables that will grace his table in the form of a salad
Richard Lewis : The hydroponic gardener contemplates the delectables that will grace his table in the form of a salad

Richard Lewis : The hydroponic gardener contemplates the delectables that will grace his table in the form of a salad

Date1/22/1986
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129444F
Edward Palait, 70, contemplates addiction
Edward Palait, 70, contemplates addiction
7/16/1979
Building boss: Metro commissioner of economic development Doug Floyd admits to a feeling of nervousness when he contemplates the city's future, but, he says, Metro has taken great strides to avoid the fate of some large United States cities.
Building boss: Metro commissioner of economic development Doug Floyd admits to a feeling of nervousness when he contemplates the city's future, but, he says, Metro has taken great strides to avoid the fate of some large United States cities.
9/10/1981
Andrew Benn: The retired University of Toronto horticulturalist works on his lush hydroponic garden in a greenhouse at his Vauxhall Dr. home.
Andrew Benn: The retired University of Toronto horticulturalist works on his lush hydroponic garden in a greenhouse at his Vauxhall Dr. home.
6/11/1980
Completely relaxed, Mayor Paul Cosgrove contemplates his third term after defeating his challenger Lois James, 51,859 to 6,526. He watched election re(...)
Completely relaxed, Mayor Paul Cosgrove contemplates his third term after defeating his challenger Lois James, 51,859 to 6,526. He watched election re(...)
12/6/1976
A. Y Jackson contemplates one of his latest sketches and discusses it with Mr. Robert McMichael at his home in Klein Burg
A. Y Jackson contemplates one of his latest sketches and discusses it with Mr. Robert McMichael at his home in Klein Burg
1/1/1972
Waterfront developer Robert Campeau contemplates, with some weariness, the revised version of his $250 million apartment hotel-office tower complex on(...)
Waterfront developer Robert Campeau contemplates, with some weariness, the revised version of his $250 million apartment hotel-office tower complex on(...)
4/3/1968
And when you're done there ...., Window washer Bob Hudson contemplates the vast expanse of solar windows awaiting his attention as he dangles high abo(...)
And when you're done there ...., Window washer Bob Hudson contemplates the vast expanse of solar windows awaiting his attention as he dangles high abo(...)
5/23/1991
Crime doesn't pay: Kelly Gruber contemplates the error fo his ways after being thrown out trying to steal second base against the Royals yesterday
Crime doesn't pay: Kelly Gruber contemplates the error fo his ways after being thrown out trying to steal second base against the Royals yesterday
7/28/1991
Tasting defeat, A dejected Alderman Joe Piccininni contemplates his defeat last night by school trustee Betty Disero - after 25 years on council. The people of the ward have spoken, he said
Tasting defeat, A dejected Alderman Joe Piccininni contemplates his defeat last night by school trustee Betty Disero - after 25 years on council. The people of the ward have spoken, he said
11/12/1985
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
5/30/1976
Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
9/15/1976
Gourmet gardener: Nick Manchisi, assistant maitre d' at Creighton's, feeds his family from a small backyard garden plot that's chock full of summery vegetables
Gourmet gardener: Nick Manchisi, assistant maitre d' at Creighton's, feeds his family from a small backyard garden plot that's chock full of summery vegetables
8/15/1979