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Benjamin R. Brown residence (1921-40), former site of Kane Funeral Home
Benjamin R. Brown residence (1921-40), former site of Kane Funeral Home

Benjamin R. Brown residence (1921-40), former site of Kane Funeral Home

Date1930
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Lot 16, Con. 1 West. - 4812 Yonge St. This house was the residence of Benjamin R. Brown from 1920-1940. Mr. Brown built this house when he sold his store to the Dempsey Brothers. Sometime between 1940 and 1950 this was the Fred Myers Funeral Home. The house became the site of the Kane Funeral Home in 1950 when it was bought by Robert Simpson Kane and Gwendolyn Eadie Fraser. In 1985 the R. S. Kane Funeral Home moved from this location to 6150 Yonge St.
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Dimensions70 x 91 mm
ProvenanceToronto Public Library. North York Central Library. Canadiana Department. Gift of North York Historical Society.
CollectionLocal History Collection, North York Central Library branch
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberNYHS00057
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Emery
North-south street:Weston Road
Province or state:Ontario