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New designs: Mendy Finkelstein says Wimpey's new project in Ajax has smaller homes with luxurious features.
New designs: Mendy Finkelstein says Wimpey's new project in Ajax has smaller homes with luxurious features.

New designs: Mendy Finkelstein says Wimpey's new project in Ajax has smaller homes with luxurious features.

Date4/10/1981
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0127292F
      Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
      Stuck in the mud: It's so bad on the construction site that even backhoes are getting stuck says Mendy Finkelstein of the home builders' sales and marketing council. Builders want Ottawa to extend the deadline on $3,000 grants for new homes because of the
      Beaty, Keith
      4/11/1983
      Mendy Finkelstein says priority lists create sense of excitement.
      Mendy Finkelstein says priority lists create sense of excitement.
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      7/1/1985
      Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
      Refinishing pine tool moulds is just one of the projects 27-year-old Bill Don has taken on since he and he and his wife Bev decided to fulfil his life's dream, to run their own store. Ardith One, on Yonge St., features antiques and artifacts the pair has collected over the past two years. The young couple say that mixing marriage and business has given them something to work on for the rest of their lives.
      Beaty, Keith
      8/1/1973
      David Bodrug's firm designs and plans office interiors and it carried out the first major 'office landscape' project in Canada. Open office areas with movable partitions are common today. Firm has branches in Ottawa and New York.
      David Bodrug's firm designs and plans office interiors and it carried out the first major 'office landscape' project in Canada. Open office areas with movable partitions are common today. Firm has branches in Ottawa and New York.
      Mahler, John
      2/23/1977
      Luxurious fur: Left, Dean Caten, who designs with identical twin brother Dan, with model in pink fox fur coat, $6,000, matching hat
      Luxurious fur: Left, Dean Caten, who designs with identical twin brother Dan, with model in pink fox fur coat, $6,000, matching hat
      Eglinton, Rick
      10/2/1987
      Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
      Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
      Beaty, Keith
      3/4/1982
      Homes healthful and beautiful : sane and sanitary decoration of homes illustrated with designs in alabastine tints with descriptive letter press
      Homes healthful and beautiful : sane and sanitary decoration of homes illustrated with designs in alabastine tints with descriptive letter press
      Alabastine Company
      1910
      Triple-Glazed skylight and glassed in extension to the kitchen is one of features built into solar garden series of homes by Viceroy Construction Co
      Triple-Glazed skylight and glassed in extension to the kitchen is one of features built into solar garden series of homes by Viceroy Construction Co
      Goode, Jeff
      8/15/1978
      Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
      Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
      Bezant, Graham
      8/20/1971
      New appointments: Lou Clancy, left, has been named deputy managing editor of The Star, Joe Hall, city editor, and Gerry Hall, right, assistant managing editor for features
      New appointments: Lou Clancy, left, has been named deputy managing editor of The Star, Joe Hall, city editor, and Gerry Hall, right, assistant managing editor for features
      Clancy, Lou
      11/1/1983
      Designs new Radium Bomb This new radium bomb has been designed by Dr. G. E. Richards, need of the radiation department at the Toronto General hospital(...)
      Designs new Radium Bomb This new radium bomb has been designed by Dr. G. E. Richards, need of the radiation department at the Toronto General hospital(...)
      Toronto General Hospital
      6/3/1935
      Glittering arcade: General manager Bob Neilson says the new $40 million Oakville Place mall Cambridge Leasehold has built on the outskits of Oakville is similar in character to the Toronto Eaton Centre, though smaller
      Glittering arcade: General manager Bob Neilson says the new $40 million Oakville Place mall Cambridge Leasehold has built on the outskits of Oakville is similar in character to the Toronto Eaton Centre, though smaller
      Dexter, Brian
      3/5/1981