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Ancient charm: Robert Noakes sits in one of his few chairs not covered with art books. To his left is a 1,200-year-old capital.
Ancient charm: Robert Noakes sits in one of his few chairs not covered with art books. To his left is a 1,200-year-old capital.

Ancient charm: Robert Noakes sits in one of his few chairs not covered with art books. To his left is a 1,200-year-old capital.

Date2/9/1983
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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_0131580F
Groups rally to help MS victim, By Susan Noakes Special to The Star, Scarborough - The story of multiple-sclerosis victim Michael Harrison has put the public spotlight on the province's handling of long-term care in Metro
Groups rally to help MS victim, By Susan Noakes Special to The Star, Scarborough - The story of multiple-sclerosis victim Michael Harrison has put the public spotlight on the province's handling of long-term care in Metro
5/27/1983
President of interiors international, John Geiger, displays one of his company's chairs. His 15-year-old firm is achieving international success.
President of interiors international, John Geiger, displays one of his company's chairs. His 15-year-old firm is achieving international success.
2/15/1977
Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.
Traditional style: Robert Dirstein opts for elegance in his living room, mixing an English Hepplewhite setee with Venetian and Georgian chairs on a Savonnerie rug.
1/13/1992
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
A Roomer at 314 Dundas St. West, prospector John Dowler sits on his bed in the room next door to the one in which 77-year-old Gig Yun died in a fire on Oct. 4. Toronto fire department platoon chief John Rider told a coroner's inquest conditions in that home were atrocious.
A Roomer at 314 Dundas St. West, prospector John Dowler sits on his bed in the room next door to the one in which 77-year-old Gig Yun died in a fire on Oct. 4. Toronto fire department platoon chief John Rider told a coroner's inquest conditions in that home were atrocious.
11/3/1972
He wanted to be a policeman but his attempts to meet the education requirements ended in disaster, says 24-year-old factory worker Joe Gough as he sits beside his wife and his 5-year-old son outside their home in Etobicoke
He wanted to be a policeman but his attempts to meet the education requirements ended in disaster, says 24-year-old factory worker Joe Gough as he sits beside his wife and his 5-year-old son outside their home in Etobicoke
8/4/1971
Former chief curator of the Louvre in Paris, 70-year-old Germain Bazin - along with his 15,000-volume library - is now setting in at York University, with a five-year contract (at $25,000 a year) as research professor of fine arts. He will also be writing books.
Former chief curator of the Louvre in Paris, 70-year-old Germain Bazin - along with his 15,000-volume library - is now setting in at York University, with a five-year contract (at $25,000 a year) as research professor of fine arts. He will also be writing books.
4/1/1971
Won in court: Patrick Cudahy sits in his 1980 Cadillac Elorado, looking spiffy now after three years of fighting to get his car in reasonable working order. His battle culminated in a District Court ruling last month that his new car was actually a used one. The court ordered the dealer pay various damages and Cudahy's legal expenses.
Won in court: Patrick Cudahy sits in his 1980 Cadillac Elorado, looking spiffy now after three years of fighting to get his car in reasonable working order. His battle culminated in a District Court ruling last month that his new car was actually a used one. The court ordered the dealer pay various damages and Cudahy's legal expenses.
12/21/1987
Second career: Leander Gohl, 96, still receives orders from across Canada for the quality pine furniture he's been crafting for years in his ancient workshop beside the covered bridge across from West Montrose
Second career: Leander Gohl, 96, still receives orders from across Canada for the quality pine furniture he's been crafting for years in his ancient workshop beside the covered bridge across from West Montrose
5/25/1983
Musical chairs, Ward 16 councillor Malcolm Martini, unseated after a recount in favor of Michael Walker, cheerfully packs his possessions with help from aide Sandra Monteath
Musical chairs, Ward 16 councillor Malcolm Martini, unseated after a recount in favor of Michael Walker, cheerfully packs his possessions with help from aide Sandra Monteath
3/15/1989
An Expert on chairs, Toronto designer Stephen Hogbin, 28, works at his drawing board
An Expert on chairs, Toronto designer Stephen Hogbin, 28, works at his drawing board
7/26/1970
Charged with Non-Capital murder in the slaying of 23-year-old Ghislaine Fortin, Philip Dumas, 17, hides his face as he sits with detectives in a polic(...)
Charged with Non-Capital murder in the slaying of 23-year-old Ghislaine Fortin, Philip Dumas, 17, hides his face as he sits with detectives in a polic(...)
4/23/1970