Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Edell's Drug Store and Elmhurst Pharmacy series

Level

Series

Fonds

4

Series

2

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

graphic material

Date

1947-1969

Physical Description

17 cm of textual records

3 photographs

7 architectural plans

Admin History/Bio

Sol Edell graduated with a degree in pharmacy in 1943. After completing his military service, he opened Edell's Drug Store and began working as a pharmacist. He subsequently opened two other drug stores, Edell's Drug Store located on Spadina Avenue and Elmhurst Drugs. Although he continued to own Elmhurst Drugs until his death in 2000, he retired from pharmacy in 1962.

Scope and Content

Series consists of material relating to the establishment and operation of Sol Edell’s pharmacy from the three locations where he operated drug stores. Series consists of financial records, newspaper advertisements, ink blotters, and flyers and prescription envelopes from the 1940s and 1950s with the name and logo of Edell’s Drug Store. In addition, there is correspondence and legal documents pertaining to a planned renovation of the Queen Street Store and the expropriation of the building by the City of Toronto. Also included is a photograph of a group of Toronto pharmacists.

Name Access

Edell's Drug Store

Elmhurst Pharmacy

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

Series

Fonds

4

Series

3

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

Date

1955-[ca. 1983]

Physical Description

3 cm of textual records

24 architectural drawings

Admin History/Bio

Elmdale Investments Ltd. was a corporation founded by Sol Edell in 1958. Sol Edell was the majority owner, although its shareholders also included Sol's first wife, Dolly; his second wife, Celia; and his father-in-law, Moishe Weinstock. It was through this company that Sol Edell developed the Elmhurst Plaza property and managed the plaza. The corporation was still in existence at the time of Sol Edell’s death.

Scope and Content

Series consists of correspondence and blueprints relating to the purchase of the property in 1956 and the construction of the Elmhurst Plaza in 1957. There are contracts and financial records dealing with the maintenance and rental of the plaza. Among the tenants listed were Oshawa Food Wholesalers and Power Supermarkets. The series also contains information about the shareholders of Elmdale Investments, Sol Edell's business cards, and company stationery.

Name Access

Elmdale Investments

Elmhurst Plaza

Oshawa Food Wholesalers

Power Supermarkets

Weinstock, Moishe

Subjects

Architecture

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1955-1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and legal documents relating to the purchase of the property by Sol Edell and its subsequent purchase by Elmdale Developments, a holding company controlled by Sol Edell.

Name Access

Elmdale Developments

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

4

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with Sol Edell's lawyers relating to compensation for a portion of the plaza property which had been expropriated by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with Bi-Way, one of the tenants in the plaza. The correspondence contains details of the expenses to be paid by Bi-Way in addition to their rent.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

13 Dec. 1973

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

The law firm of Newman, Reiber and Weinstock were tenants in Elmhurst Plaza.

Scope and Content

File consists of a letter from the auditors for the Elmhurst Plaza requesting confirmation of the outstanding rent owed by the firm of Newman, Reiber and Weinstock.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

7 Nov. 1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with Loblaws, one of the tenants in the Elmhurst Plaza. The correspondence contains details of the expenses to be paid by Loblaws in addition to their rent.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

9

Material Format

textual record

Date

1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a lease agreement between Oshawa Wholesale Limited and Elmdale Developments, the company which operates Elmhurst Plaza.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

10

Material Format

textual record

Date

1960-1971

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence between Power Super Markets and Elmdale Investments relating to the expenses that the tenant was liable for. Also included is a lease agreement between Power Super Markets and Elmdale Developments.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with World Wide Electronics, one of the tenants in the plaza. The correspondence contains details of the expenses to be paid by World Wide Electronics in addition to their rent.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

12

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence between tenants and Elmdale Investment relating to expenses, rent and building repairs. Also included is a lease agreement.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

13

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1981]-[ca. 1983]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of tenants at Elmhurst Plaza.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

34

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of reports regarding the travelling exhibit, Journey Into Our Heritage.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

35

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of Wintario grant application forms for the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

36

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

37

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, financial statements, payment receipts, cost estimates, bank statements, and pages from a financial ledger.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

38

Material Format

textual record

Date

1972-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of exhibit booklets, lists of media contacts, press releases, newspaper clippings, and a newsletter.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

39

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

Date

1972-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

4 technical drawings : blackline prints ; 86 x 100 cm or smaller

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of artifacts on loan, exhibit captions, panel lists, an audio-visual production script, and packing instructions. Also included are floor plans for the travelling exhibit space at the Victoria Provincial Archives, Toronto City Hall, and Baycrest Residence.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Physical Condition

Architectural drawings should be placed in melinex for protection and stored flat.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

40

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of invitations to various openings and receptions for the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit in Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

41

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974, 1977-1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of contacts.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

42

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1977]

Physical Description

8 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of photographs of the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit, likely taken in Winnipeg.

Notes

Photographs are by David Portugal & Co.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Repro Restriction

Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Source

Archival Descriptions