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Leon Offman and two sons, including Allan (left), own Toronto's Art Shoppe where it's not unusual for a customer to pay $20,000 for a single purchase
Leon Offman and two sons, including Allan (left), own Toronto's Art Shoppe where it's not unusual for a customer to pay $20,000 for a single purchase

Leon Offman and two sons, including Allan (left), own Toronto's Art Shoppe where it's not unusual for a customer to pay $20,000 for a single purchase

Date4/11/1973
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0131661F
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
Northern Metro's most famous family owned hardware store is located in two-storey, pre-Confederation building at northwest corner of Yonge St. and Sheppard Ave. Dempsey Bros. Ltd., founded in 1921, stocks more than 140,000 items and its sales staff knows where every item is. Bob Dempsey (middle) and his brother, James, run iness their father began. Their sons, James Jr. and Mark (right) are interested in carrying [Incomplete]
2/18/1977
Jack Dancygier gives his attention to customer Lou Sugar in his barber shop at Adelaide and Peter Sts. His manicurist is Gilda Facoetti. A survivor of the concentration camps of Nazi Germany, Jack is grateful for the peace that has come to him and wife in Canada, where they have raised three sons. He and his wife were married secretly by a rabbi in a concentration camp. Their first son was born there, too.
Jack Dancygier gives his attention to customer Lou Sugar in his barber shop at Adelaide and Peter Sts. His manicurist is Gilda Facoetti. A survivor of the concentration camps of Nazi Germany, Jack is grateful for the peace that has come to him and wife in Canada, where they have raised three sons. He and his wife were married secretly by a rabbi in a concentration camp. Their first son was born there, too.
7/5/1973
Checking plants in one of Humber College's greenhouses, Russ Geddes says right now, there are more jobs than graduates of the college's two-year retail floracultural program he runs - the only one of its kind in Canada. Geddes, who has two sons, says he c
Checking plants in one of Humber College's greenhouses, Russ Geddes says right now, there are more jobs than graduates of the college's two-year retail floracultural program he runs - the only one of its kind in Canada. Geddes, who has two sons, says he c
5/15/1978
$125-a-plate dinner honors Toronto man. The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev tribute dinner for Toronto resident Ron Oelbaum, held at the Inn on the Park last night, boasted a distinguished guest list. Seen chatting are, from left: Sidney Chelsky, Canadian associate of the university, Abba Eban, Israel's former minister of foreign affairs, Morris Kaufman, committee chairman, and Martin Offman, chairman of the dinner.
$125-a-plate dinner honors Toronto man. The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev tribute dinner for Toronto resident Ron Oelbaum, held at the Inn on the Park last night, boasted a distinguished guest list. Seen chatting are, from left: Sidney Chelsky, Canadian associate of the university, Abba Eban, Israel's former minister of foreign affairs, Morris Kaufman, committee chairman, and Martin Offman, chairman of the dinner.
4/27/1988
Royal Squeeze: Ad agency owner Ed Cook, sons John, left, Larry and daughter Lisa cut ties with their bank after its harsh treatment of the family business.
Royal Squeeze: Ad agency owner Ed Cook, sons John, left, Larry and daughter Lisa cut ties with their bank after its harsh treatment of the family business.
6/24/1995
Douglas Omand, director general of the Ontario Science Centre, receives approval from his sons Stephen, aged 13, adn Bruce, 17, for his wool worsted camel glen check suit with single-breasted jacket
Douglas Omand, director general of the Ontario Science Centre, receives approval from his sons Stephen, aged 13, adn Bruce, 17, for his wool worsted camel glen check suit with single-breasted jacket
6/14/1971
John Barr of The Art Shoppe shows contemporary sectional seating and ottoman with curved lines and pearl velvet upholstery.
John Barr of The Art Shoppe shows contemporary sectional seating and ottoman with curved lines and pearl velvet upholstery.
12/23/1980
Herb Schwartz: His Original Furniture is no Art Shoppe but he says the store projects the right image for the area
Herb Schwartz: His Original Furniture is no Art Shoppe but he says the store projects the right image for the area
10/31/1979
Master planners: Harold Chmara, left, and Ted Hall are planning how Th Hudon's Bay Co. will implement the new federal sales tax throughout its retailing empire, including the flagship Simpsons store in down town Toronto, where 100 cas registers must be repogrammed.
Master planners: Harold Chmara, left, and Ted Hall are planning how Th Hudon's Bay Co. will implement the new federal sales tax throughout its retailing empire, including the flagship Simpsons store in down town Toronto, where 100 cas registers must be repogrammed.
12/7/1989
Luigi Morabito, co-owner of the Oke franchise in Toronto, encourages customers to try on unusual color combinations.
Luigi Morabito, co-owner of the Oke franchise in Toronto, encourages customers to try on unusual color combinations.
12/2/1986
We've taken a step upwards, says teacher John Goldsmith, who moved with wife Maureen, sons David, 4, and Mark, 2, and daughter Louise, 7 months, to home of Allan Todd in Weston
We've taken a step upwards, says teacher John Goldsmith, who moved with wife Maureen, sons David, 4, and Mark, 2, and daughter Louise, 7 months, to home of Allan Todd in Weston
5/10/1977
Mills family have been in party rental business for 60 years. Alfred Mills, centre, and sons Jim, 22, left, and Dennis, 25, show rental set for two
Mills family have been in party rental business for 60 years. Alfred Mills, centre, and sons Jim, 22, left, and Dennis, 25, show rental set for two
11/2/1971