- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1957-1982, 2001
- Physical Description
- 11 cm of textual records
- 365 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of textual and graphic material documenting the various programs and services of the Women's Auxiliary. Included are meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, reports, correspondence, invitations, financial records, newspaper clippings, brochures, a survey, statistics, and photographs.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1957-[ca. 1995], predominant 1974-1977
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 8 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 25 cm or smaller
- Admin History/Bio
- Baycrest's library officially opened in May 1957; however library services were available to residents as early as 1956. The library distributed complimentary local newspapers to residents on a daily basis, and once a week a volunteer visited residents with the book cart so that those unable to make it to the library could access its material. A Talmudic Study Group met in the library every afternoon and a Yiddish reading group met in the library twice a week. The Library Committee's first Chairmen were Hilda Spivak and Frances Wintrob.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs and textual records documenting the operation and activities of Baycrest's library for residents. Included are meeting notices and minutes, correspondence, event invitations, bookmarks of the Jewish Public Library, and material related to the library's involvement in Toronto's first Jewish Book Fair. Also included are images of the Talmudic Study Group meetings and library staff.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1959-[ca. 1977]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Baycrest’s Day Care program was launched in June 1959 to help meet the needs of applicants on the waiting list for admittance to the Jewish Home for the Aged. The first of its kind in Canada, the program was designed for seniors who were able to go to the Home during the day and return to their own home in the evening. Dora Till served as the program’s first Chairman and the Women’s Auxiliary assisted with programming and subsidized the cost.
- Residents in the program paid a daily fee, which was subsidized for those who could not afford the full cost, and had full access to all of the facilities at the Home, including the dining room and synagogue. Transportation was provided for those unable to make the trip on their own, and while at the Home residents were provided with meals tailored to suit their nutritional needs, medical attention, occupational therapy, and recreational and social activities, such as outings, arts and crafts and discussion groups. Residents attended the program between two and five days a week.
- Baycrest continues to run its Day Care program, but places residents into one of three clubs according to their cognitive ability: the Parkland Club (cognitively well), Oceanside Club (mild cognitive impairment), and the Samuel Lunenfeld Mountainview Club (moderate to severe cognitive impairment).
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual records documenting the Women Auxiliary's involvement in Baycrest's Day Care program. Included are reports, program notices, event invitations, a survey, brochures, Day Care Data newsletters, and statistics.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]-1979
- Physical Description
- 21 photographs : b&w (12 contact sheet) ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of Day Care residents engaged in arts and crafts activities, such as, tile art, knitting, and sewing. Identified in the photographs is: Mr. Tuchinsky, Mr. Pechenick, Miss Levy, Mrs. Bloom, Morris Swartz, Erna Leitner, Sheva Zamic, and William Silver.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- May 1963
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a party that was held for resident Mrs. Shanfield when she entered the Home. Identified in the photographs is Mr. Schwartz.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- June 1963
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of Dora Till enjoying tea with a group of Day Care residents.
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a photograph of the Day Care choir delivering a performance at an unknown Baycrest event.
- Notes
- Photograph is by Photography Place.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 7
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]-1970
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of unidentified Day Care activities and events. Included are images of residents on an outing, singing together, and having a party. Identified in the photographs is Eva Fishman (?).
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 8
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1969-1971
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The Women's Auxiliary initiated its Discussion Series in 1969. As part of this program, speakers were invited to deliver presentations to Auxiliary members on a variety of topics related to aging and caring for the aged.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of event notices and invitations, correspondence and a newspaper clipping regarding the Women's Auxiliary's Discussion Series.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 11
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs (negatives) + identification key
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of residents on an unidentified outing.
- Notes
- The negative identification key is included with the negatives; however, it is difficult to make out the handwriting. Some of the negatives were of personal family photographs which have been culled.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 12
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- Aug. 1961
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of residents on an unidentified outing, which was possibly at Camp Good Fellowship (a program at the Mothers' and Babes' Rest Home for senior citizens) or near R. Smith's summer cottage.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 13
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1961]
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of residents and their families, and volunteers on an unidentified outing. Included are images of residents enjoying a picnic and playing Bingo outside.
- Notes
- Photographs are by Willy Lobel.
- 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
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 15
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [between 1964 and 1970]
- Physical Description
- 14 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of residents enjoying a meal on the grounds of Ruth Smith's summer home.
- Notes
- Photographs are by Park Lane Studio.
- 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
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 16
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- July 1961
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- Mazel Tov Night was held once a month for residents at the Jewish Home for the Aged to celebrate their birthdays and other special anniversaries. The program was started in the 1950s by Recreation Director Eva Hahn. Each celebrant received a gift and corsage and an orchestra provided musical entertainment.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation and photographs of residents and their families enjoying Mazel Tov Night.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 17
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [196-?]
- Physical Description
- 61 photographs : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm or smaller
- Admin History/Bio
- Mazel Tov Night was held once a month for residents at the Jewish Home for the Aged to celebrate their birthdays and other special anniversaries. The program was started in the 1950s by Recreation Director Eva Hahn. Each celebrant received a gift and corsage and an orchestra provided musical entertainment.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of volunteers, residents and their families enjoying Mazel Tov Night.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 18
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 4 May 1962
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 13 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of the Women's Auxiliary's first fashion show, which took place in Baycrest's auditorium. Identified in the photographs is: Sophie Mandel, Margaret Brown (white hat), and Betty-Jean Talbot (of CBC's "701"), Mrs. Biback (resident), and Mrs. Warner (resident).
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 19
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- 16 Nov. 1962
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of graphic and textual records documenting the Women's Auxiliary's second fashion show, which took place in the Baycrest auditorium. Included are event programmes, program notices, newspaper clippings, poems and photographs. Identified in the photographs are: Sophie Mandel, Sarah Tobias, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Shub, Mrs Mechlinger, Mrs. Esther Rudnik, Merle Parker (commentator), Rose Saltzman (hostess), Gordon Parker (vocalist) and Bill Badgley (piano).
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 20
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- 17 May 1963
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 43 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of graphic and textual records documenting the Women's Auxiliary's third fashion show, which took place in the Baycrest auditorium and featured male models for the first time. Included are event programmes, an invitation, newspaper clippings, a poem and photographs. Identified in the photographs are: Ita Zuckert, Molly Fluxgold, Louis Fluxgold, William Steinberg, Rose Saltzman, Sophie Mandel, Gordon Parker, Bill Badgley, Blume Polevoy, Mrs. Wallensky, Ivy Krehm, and Mrs. Kubas.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 21
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- [1964?]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 17 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of graphic and textual records documenting the Women's Auxiliary's fashion show, which took place in the Baycrest auditorium. Included is an event invitation and photographs.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 22
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- 1965
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 17 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of graphic and textual records documenting the Women's Auxiliary's fashion show, which took place in the Baycrest auditorium. Included is a newspaper clipping and photographs.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 26
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1962
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs : b&w (3 negatives) ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs documenting Baycrest's dance activities for residents. Included are images of residents dancing together and Women's Auxiliary volunteers dancing with residents in wheelchairs.
- 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
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 27
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- 1963-1964
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 26 x 21 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs and a report documenting the Thursday afternoon concerts put on for residents by professional entertainers, Mr. and Mrs. George Frank.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 28
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1963, 1969
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm and 20 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of residents and staff engaged in gardening activities.
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- 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
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 30
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1965]
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a tea for residents likely held at Sophie Mandel's home.
- Notes
- Photographs are by Park Lane Studio.
- 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
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 34
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1976
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs : col. (6 negatives) ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of the "Tea on Tuesday" party for residents, which was held in the Exton Board Room at Baycrest Terrace.
- Name Access
- Terraces of Baycrest (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 38
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- 1968-[ca. 1977]
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual and graphic material documenting the operation of Baycrest's Snack Bar. Included are meeting invitations, notices, agendas and minutes, correspondence, a volunteer job description, and monthly financial reports of receipts. Also included are photographs of Snack Bar volunteers and customers making use of the facility.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 39
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- Date
- 1969-1978
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 6 x 7 cm
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual and graphic material documenting the operation of Baycrest's Gift Shop. Included are meeting notices and minutes, correspondence, a list of Gift Shop personnel, and event notices. Also included are photographs of the Gift Shop and a staff luncheon. Identified in the photographs is: Leonard Dezenhouse.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 42
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation, correspondence and photographs documenting an Estate Planning Series the Women's Auxiliary arranged for the fall of 1977. Identified in the photographs are: Sid Seligman, Eric Exton, Esther Exton, Alvin Rosenberg, and Lillian Morgenthau.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Benjamin Brown fonds
- Level
- Fonds
- Fonds
- 49
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Date
- 1902-1949
- Physical Description
- ca. 1500 architectural and technical drawings
- 6 photographs : b&w ; 38 x 30 cm or smaller
- 16 cm of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Benjamin Brown (ca. 1888-1974) was the first practicing Jewish architect in Toronto. Born in what is now Lithuania, he arrived in Toronto at an early age and soon after, quit school to take a job in a garment manufacturing factory to help out his impoverished family. Not finding this career to his liking, Brown enrolled in the Ontario School of Art and Design with the intention of becoming an artist. When this profession proved financially unfeasible, Brown decided to pursue a career in architecture. After completing his high school equivalency, he enrolled in the University of Toronto architectural program, graduating in 1913. Soon after, Brown opened up a practice with fellow architect Robert McConnell, which lasted until the early 1920s. After the partnership ended, Brown set up an independent practice, which he maintained until his retirement in 1955.
- Scope and Content
- The fonds documents Brown’s design work and renovations of existing buildings through his original drawings, renderings, and building blueprints. The fonds consists of approximately 1500 drawings that are organized into about 150 projects. These projects include single-family residences, apartment buildings, commercial and industrial buildings, as well as synagogue and other community buildings. Many of Brown's buildings were designed in the Art Deco style, with some containing Georgian, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Tudor and Romanesque elements.
- Brown's most important commissions include the Beth Jacob Synagogue located on Henry Street, which was one the largest synagogues in Toronto, and the Balfour Building, an office tower built in the Art Deco style. The designs of Mendel Granatstein’s mansion, which contained a retractable roof for Sukkoth, and a colour sketch of the Primrose Club, which is currently the University of Toronto Faculty Club, may also be of interest to researchers. The fonds also includes some of Brown's files containing articles and illustrations from architecture and design journals of the early twentieth century, which he used as a resource to assist him with his work.
- Fonds includes six photographs, one of the Balfour Building, one of Cumberland Hall, and four of Brown as a young man.
- Notes
- Architectural plans of a lead mine in Burnt River Ontario have been sent to the Kawartha Lakes Archives.
- Name Access
- Brown, Benjamin, 1890-1974
- Subjects
- Architects
- Creator
- Brown, Benjamin, 1890-1974
- Accession Number
- 1975
- 1987-9-3
- 1989-10-6
- 2004-5-109
- 2004-5-139
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Benjamin Brown fonds
- Jewish community building plans and drawings series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 49
- Series
- 1
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- [1915]-1940
- Physical Description
- 174 architectural drawings
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of Benjamin Brown’s architectural plans and drawings of significant buildings designed or renovated for Toronto‘s Jewish community, including proposals that were never implemented. Contained within are renovation plans of the Beach Hebrew Institute synagogue, an ark design for the McCaul Street Synagogue, and the complete designs of the Henry Street Synagogue. The last of these projects is of particular significance, because it was the first synagogue in Toronto designed by a Jewish architect and was one of Brown‘s largest commissions. Drawings of the Primrose Club (a Jewish men’s club) and the Brunswick Talmud Torah Day School, as well as plans of Camp Yungvelt (a Jewish summer camp) are also included. Additionally, several preliminary sketches of synagogue facades are contained within.
- The majority of these drawings are on tracing or drafting paper, several of which are in colour, and the remainder are either blueprints or drawn on cardboard. Floor plans, elevations, sections, foundation plans and sketches of building exterior facades and interiors are included. Additionally, there are drawings of windows, doors and synagogue arks.
- Physical Condition
- Several drawings and plans are in poor condition. See file level descriptions for further details.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Benjamin Brown fonds
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 49
- Series
- 4
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- Dec.12, 1910
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawings : pencil on cardboard ; 29 cm x 40 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of a detailed elevation drawing of a public library. Benjamin Brown completed this drawing during his time as a student at the University of Toronto.
- Subjects
- Libraries
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Benjamin Brown fonds
- Jewish community building plans and drawings series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 49
- Series
- 1
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1919-1922
- Physical Description
- 136 architectural drawings : pencil, some hand col., watercolour, on linen weave and tracing paper ; 100 x 90 cm or smaller
- Admin History/Bio
- The Henry Street Beth Jacob Synagogue was founded by Toronto’s Polish-Jewish Community, as the successor of an older, smaller synagogue on Elm Street. It was the first synagogue in Toronto that was designed by a Jewish architect, Benjamin Brown. Located at 23 and 23 ½ Henry Street, the synagogue was dedicated in 1922, at a cost of $156,000, and could accommodate up to eight hundred worshippers. It was built in Romanesque style and was notable for its stained glass windows and retractable roof that was used on Sukkoth. It also contained a vaulted ceiling capped by a large dome and four smaller ones. The building was eventually sold and converted into a church. It is the current site of the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of architectural drawings of Beth Jacob Synagogue. Contained within are basement, floor, stairwell and roof plans, load plans, sections, and elevation drawings. Also included are detailing of windows, the Ark, entrances and other structures and objects.
- Notes
- Most of the drawings are stored in four rolls, the remainder are encased in five sheets of Melinex. Due to the fragility of these drawings, the medium, extent and sizes of them are based on the descriptions compiled by Steve Speisman. It is recommended that a conservator examine these drawings.
- Name Access
- Beth Jacob Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Subjects
- Synagogues
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Physical Condition
- Some drawings are frayed and torn.
- Places
- Henry Street (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Benjamin Brown fonds
- Jewish community building plans and drawings series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 49
- Series
- 1
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- [ca. 1922]
- Physical Description
- 1 architectural drawing : pencil and hand col., watercolour, on cardboard backed paper ; 90 x 73 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- The Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah Day School was established in 1907 and was originally situated on Simcoe Avenue. In 1922 the school received a charter from the Province of Ontario and relocated to Brunswick Avenue the same year. The new school opened in 1925 as a non-denominational afternoon school. It was the precursor to the Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of one drawing of the exterior of the Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Related Material
- See File 49-5-13 for plans of the Yorkville Talmud Torah Day School in New York, designed by Benjamin W. Levitan.
- Places
- Brunswick Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Benjamin Brown fonds
- Jewish community building plans and drawings series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 49
- Series
- 1
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- [ca. 1924]
- Physical Description
- 9 architectural drawings : pencil, 6 hand col. pastel, 7 on tracing paper ; 36 x 50 cm or smaller
- Admin History/Bio
- The Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah Day School was established in 1907 and was originally situated on Simcoe Avenue. In 1922 the school received a charter from the Province of Ontario and relocated to Brunswick Avenue the same year. The new school opened in 1925 as a non-denominational afternoon school. It was the precursor to the Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Benjamin Brown's designs for the Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah. Contained within are sketches of various entrances and frontages for the Brusnwick Avenue Talmud Torah. Designs of the Ark are also included.
- Physical Condition
- Drawings are fragile, several are torn.
- Places
- Toronto (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions