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Back in business: Half the sewing machines have been carted away to be sold and company is moving to smaller premises. But Leon Benoliel has National Drapery - a leaner, trimmer version of the company - in operation again after last February's bankruptcy.
Back in business: Half the sewing machines have been carted away to be sold and company is moving to smaller premises. But Leon Benoliel has National Drapery - a leaner, trimmer version of the company - in operation again after last February's bankruptcy.

Back in business: Half the sewing machines have been carted away to be sold and company is moving to smaller premises. But Leon Benoliel has National Drapery - a leaner, trimmer version of the company - in operation again after last February's bankruptcy.

Date5/3/1982
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0125377F
      President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
      President of firm that rents and sells bulk vending machines, Al La Porter says move by government to mint new, light and smaller one-cent coins could cost his company as much as $100,000
      Slaughter, Mike
      8/18/1977
      When a dozen provincial police swooped down on the premises of the National Sporting Club, Lakeshore Rd
      When a dozen provincial police swooped down on the premises of the National Sporting Club, Lakeshore Rd
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      11/16/1931
      Behind that For Rent Sign, something to believe in unravelled for Leon Benoliel
      Behind that For Rent Sign, something to believe in unravelled for Leon Benoliel
      Beaty, Keith
      2/17/1982
      Gardner Sewing Machine Company Manufacturers Of The Royal Family Sewing Machine
      Gardner Sewing Machine Company Manufacturers Of The Royal Family Sewing Machine
      Gardner Sewing Machine Co.
      Approximately 1875
      Cover has illustration of Venus sewing machine in centre, with text in varied font above and be…
      The Venus family sewing machine manufactured by Perth Sewing Machine Company, Perth, Ont.
      Perth Sewing Machine Company
      1872
      If you want to banish February's dull cares take to the waves on a holiday
      If you want to banish February's dull cares take to the waves on a holiday
      Bryant, George
      9/29/1975
      A new start: Albert works on Philip Grenier's hair at Albert's Place in Downsview, Sander, who sold his shop last summer after 30 years in the hairstyling trade, just couldn't stay away so he bought back the shop again in February
      A new start: Albert works on Philip Grenier's hair at Albert's Place in Downsview, Sander, who sold his shop last summer after 30 years in the hairstyling trade, just couldn't stay away so he bought back the shop again in February
      Russell, Jim
      3/2/1982
      No sweat: Cyndie Kenny uses the leg machine at Slimmer-Trimmer-U Exercise Salons, where moving equipment does the exercising for the client
      No sweat: Cyndie Kenny uses the leg machine at Slimmer-Trimmer-U Exercise Salons, where moving equipment does the exercising for the client
      Stawicki, Andrew
      2/2/1989
      Arts & Letters Club, Court House premises (1910-20), Court House (1853-1900), Adelaide Street East, south side, between Toronto and Church Streets, INTERIOR
      Arts & Letters Club, Court House premises (1910-20), Court House (1853-1900), Adelaide Street East, south side, between Toronto and Church Streets, INTERIOR
      Arts & Letters Club (Toronto, Ont. : 1910-1920)
      1918
      Toronto Academy (1846-1855), Front Street West, north side, between Bay & York Streets (rear of premises, behind Knox College)
      Toronto Academy (1846-1855), Front Street West, north side, between Bay & York Streets (rear of premises, behind Knox College)
      Staples, Owen, 1866-1949
      1912
      Site for customs house. Premises formerly occupied by W. R. Broek and Co., at the southwest corner of Bay and Wellington streets, were inspected by go(...)
      Site for customs house. Premises formerly occupied by W. R. Broek and Co., at the southwest corner of Bay and Wellington streets, were inspected by go(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      n.d.
      Image shows train tracks and some buildings in the background.
      Front Street West, south side (rear of premises), from east to west of York St
      Unknown
      1896