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

Passenger Names

Zwetnick, Yossel & Sore

Page Number

270

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Abadjis, Miltides

Page Number

610

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Abbiss, G. H.

Page Number

707

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Abel, Alex

Page Number

353

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Abel, J. & Ch.

Page Number

449

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Abela, L.

Page Number

532

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Abramowitch, Lazarus

Page Number

258

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Abramowitz, Solomon, Annie, Lazarus

Page Number

227

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Achber, Mr. & Mrs. H.

Page Number

277

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Ackerman, Isaac & Leah

Page Number

226

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Ackerman, Mrs.

Page Number

428

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Ackroyd, Harry

Page Number

338

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adams, Geog.

Page Number

604

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adams, H.

Page Number

287

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adams, H., Chas. & Violet

Page Number

528

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adams, Thomas

Page Number

287

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adams, Thos.

Page Number

414

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adell, Nathan

Page Number

215

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adell, Nathan

Page Number

251

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adelman, Aaron & Esther

Page Number

371

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adler, S.

Page Number

545

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adler, S.

Page Number

752

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adler, Sam & Chil

Page Number

467

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Adler, Yankel & Lia

Page Number

545

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Aebelle, Caprena

Page Number

674

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Agner, G.

Page Number

580

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Agnew, Agnes

Page Number

482

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Aizerman, S. & I.

Page Number

427

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Akerman, Kalman & Mendel

Page Number

379

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Albiss, G.

Page Number

595

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Alexandur, Morris

Page Number

781

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Alexi, P.

Page Number

718

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Allard, Joseph

Page Number

761

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Allard, L.

Page Number

580

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Allen, F.

Page Number

588

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Altar, C.

Page Number

348

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Altbaum, Chaim, B., Malke, Shje, Cutel

Page Number

356

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Altshuller, M.

Page Number

684

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger