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

2

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

Date

1955-1957

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

22 technical drawings : 18 blueline drawings and 3 brownline drawings ; 63 x 120 cm or smaller

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with the architects, Bregman and Hamann, and the contractors relating to the cost of the construction of the plaza. Also included are floor plans, site plans, elevation drawings, electrical drawings, and a presentation sketch.

Name Access

Bregmann and Hamann

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1956-1957

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence relating to the sale of the South West corner of the property.

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

5

Material Format

architectural drawing

Date

1960

Physical Description

2 technical drawings : brownline ; 55 x 84 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of floor plans relating to the renovation of Powerfood Supermarket's A/C system.

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

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

14

Material Format

textual record

Date

1957-1961

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence between Sol Edell and the Rexdale United Church. He gave them permission to use the plaza parking lot during non-business hours, since the church did not have a sufficient number of parking spots to accommodate its members.

Notes

Availability of other formats: Digitized material.

Name Access

Elmdale Investments

Rexdale United Church (Etobicoke, Ont.)

Repro Restriction

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

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

15

Material Format

textual record

Date

1966-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Sol Edell, Maurice Weinstock and Ethel Edell Goldwasser were directors and shareholders of Elmdale Investments.

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence relating to the shareholders of Elmdale Investments. Included are a list of the directors and shareholders and their stake in the company.

Name Access

Weinstock, Maurice

Ethell Edell Goldwasser

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

16

Material Format

textual record

Date

[196-]-[198-]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of letterhead and envelopes embossed with the logo, address and phone number of Elmdale Investments well as Sol Edell's business cards.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

17

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a financial statement for 1980 and includes financial information pertaining to assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

Name Access

Elmdale Investments

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

18

Material Format

textual record

Date

1968-1969

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a financial ledger.

Name Access

Elmdale Investments

Source

Archival Descriptions