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E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)

E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)

Date1/31/1977
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  • E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, designated a historical site by the City of Toronto last year, will be restored to look exactly the way it was when Robert Simpson opened it in 1896. Burton said company will spend $2 million on restoring the building's exterior, with another $4 million to be spent on interior renovations.
  • E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, designated a historical site by the City of Toronto last year, will be restored to look exactly the way it was when Robert Simpson opened it in 1896. Burton said company will spend $2 million on restoring the building's exterior, with another $4 million to be spent on interior renovations.
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    The faithful. Three who joined Simpsons 25 Year Club at a banquet yesterday were Evelyn Rossiter, company president E. G. (Ted) Burton, and Margaret Thursby, right
    The faithful. Three who joined Simpsons 25 Year Club at a banquet yesterday were Evelyn Rossiter, company president E. G. (Ted) Burton, and Margaret Thursby, right
    Burton, E. G. Ted
    6/11/1980
    Looking down the years, C. L. Burton, president of Simpson's, reviews some of the ladies who might have shopped in the store during its 75 years of le(...)
    Looking down the years, C. L. Burton, president of Simpson's, reviews some of the ladies who might have shopped in the store during its 75 years of le(...)
    Burton, Charles Luther, 1876-1961
    1/31/1947
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    East meets west as Edgar G. Burton, president of the Robert Simpson Co. Ltd., greets two new members of the company's 25 Year club. At left is Mrs. Fl(...)
    Burton, Edgar G
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    Ted Burton, president of Simpsons, scored 11 1/2 out of 15 on our quiz
    Ted Burton, president of Simpsons, scored 11 1/2 out of 15 on our quiz
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    1/18/1978
    Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery, Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100,000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store
    Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery, Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100,000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store
    Stawicki, Andrew
    2/10/1988
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    Growth splurge by simpsons. Six new department stores are planned by Simpsons Ltd. They include one in Shoppers' World in Brampton, with two - maybe t(...)
    Burton, G Allan Mrs.
    6/24/1971
    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.
    Gower, Patti
    12/7/1989
    Chairman G. Allan Burton sits in front of a portrait of the founder of the Simpsons company, Robert Simpson. Simpson was succeeded by Henry Fudger, who was followed by Allan Burton's father
    Chairman G. Allan Burton sits in front of a portrait of the founder of the Simpsons company, Robert Simpson. Simpson was succeeded by Henry Fudger, who was followed by Allan Burton's father
    Bezant, Graham
    12/22/1971
    Afternoon delight. Doug Davidson, who plays private detective Paul Williams on The Young And The Restless, met fans, posed for photos and answere questions at Simpsons downtown store on Saturday
    Afternoon delight. Doug Davidson, who plays private detective Paul Williams on The Young And The Restless, met fans, posed for photos and answere questions at Simpsons downtown store on Saturday
    Beaty, Keith
    10/19/1986
    Greeting customers: New York-based designer Carolina Herrara, in a banana wool suit of her own design, greets customers last week at Simpsons' downtown store
    Greeting customers: New York-based designer Carolina Herrara, in a banana wool suit of her own design, greets customers last week at Simpsons' downtown store
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    9/28/1990
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    Battle position: A shopper kneels on the floor as she searches through toys and small items at the downtown Simpsons store, which is usually closed on a Sunday
    Eglinton, Rick
    n.d.
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    There are no jitters onstage for 76-year-old Gertrude Lucas, a great-grand-mother and first permanent model at Simpsons store more than 50 years ago, (...)
    Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
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