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Prospective buyers of a lot in a Whiterock Estates subdivision
Prospective buyers of a lot in a Whiterock Estates subdivision

Prospective buyers of a lot in a Whiterock Estates subdivision

Date9/12/1971
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0019635F
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
Treasure of Whiterock Estates, Ronald Bluestein sits in his office in downtown Toronto explaining his company's real estate operations in Ontario. He is one of three principals in the firm which subdivides farm land, and then aggressively sells lots with the slogan Own a Piece of Canada. A team of Star investigators has disclosed that titles to many of the Whiterock Estates lots are faulty.
Ross, Fred
9/10/1971
There are Pieces of Canada being advertised by billboards on the sites of Whiterock Estates' subdivisions, and in newspaper advertisements. However, s(...)
There are Pieces of Canada being advertised by billboards on the sites of Whiterock Estates' subdivisions, and in newspaper advertisements. However, s(...)
Ross, Fred
9/10/1971
Crowd appeal: Prospective buyers queue up outside sales office last September
Crowd appeal: Prospective buyers queue up outside sales office last September
Talotta, Vince
11/22/1997
Lines form again at building sites, Prospective home buyers line up at the Joshua Creek development at Ford Dr. and Upper Middle Rd. in Oakville Wedne(...)
Lines form again at building sites, Prospective home buyers line up at the Joshua Creek development at Ford Dr. and Upper Middle Rd. in Oakville Wedne(...)
Talotta, Vince
2/15/1994
They took a look at the Whiterock Estate subdivision, after getting a free $8 voucher for gasoline, but Mr
They took a look at the Whiterock Estate subdivision, after getting a free $8 voucher for gasoline, but Mr
Teskey, Frank
9/12/1971
Jack Wall, Whiterock Estates' Vice-President and Sales Director, heads the company's sales program across Ontario
Jack Wall, Whiterock Estates' Vice-President and Sales Director, heads the company's sales program across Ontario
Ross, Fred
9/10/1971
Gary Bluestein, president of Whiterock Estates, and his brother Ronald effectively control company by virtue of being by far largest shareholders in firm.
Gary Bluestein, president of Whiterock Estates, and his brother Ronald effectively control company by virtue of being by far largest shareholders in firm.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
9/10/1971
Widely unpopular: The Toronto Home Builders' Association will co-ordinate protests by new home buyers against the introduction of the unpopular group mailboxes in new subdivisions
Widely unpopular: The Toronto Home Builders' Association will co-ordinate protests by new home buyers against the introduction of the unpopular group mailboxes in new subdivisions
Beaty, Keith
11/28/1986
Humberview Hills Estates is a new subdivision on high ground overlooking the Humber River at Bolton
Humberview Hills Estates is a new subdivision on high ground overlooking the Humber River at Bolton
Davies, Stan
11/22/1969
Plan of the subdivision into lots of the front part of the Bellvue Estate owned by G.T. Denison Esquire
Plan of the subdivision into lots of the front part of the Bellvue Estate owned by G.T. Denison Esquire
Denison, George T. (George Taylor), 1839-1925
1853
"Willoughby estate"; plan of the subdivision of part of lot 35, con. II from bay, township of York
"Willoughby estate"; plan of the subdivision of part of lot 35, con. II from bay, township of York
Unwin, Browne & Sankey
1880
Runnymede Estate; a subdivision of the westerly parts of lots 39 and 40, con. 2 from the bay, township of York
Runnymede Estate; a subdivision of the westerly parts of lots 39 and 40, con. 2 from the bay, township of York
Alexander & Cable Lithographing Co. Ltd
1884