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Store interior (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1908].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4826
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4826
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1908]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of an unidentified store interior in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. There is a man and woman in the store, which sells shoes, clothing and other general household goods.
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-4-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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A. Portnoy store interior (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – 1913.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4823
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4823
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1913
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the interior of A. Portnoy's store, located at 252 Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Mr. Portnoy is pictured standing on the far left. Pictured are men's hats and clothing, as well as a display case full of accordions.
Name Access
Portnoy, A.
Subjects
Men's clothing
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-4-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Ben Kert with fur pelts (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – 1939.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4822
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4822
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1939
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Ben Kert standing behind the "Soo" Bargain Centre with a large collection of fur pelts, which are hanging off of the building and lying on the ground in the snow.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Accession Number
1984-4-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior of Nyman's store (Brantford, ON) [graphic material] – 1917.
Part Of
Sadie Stren fonds
Photographs file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 78; File 3; Item 20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Sadie Stren fonds
Photographs file
Level
Item
Fonds
78
File
3
Item
20
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1917
Physical Description
1 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print of Sam Nyman (behind counter) and Ben Foster (at the back) inside Nyman's store on Market Street in Brantford, Ontario.
Name Access
Foster, Ben
Nyman, Sam
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Accession Number
1978-11-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Bucovetsky store interior (Timmins, ON) [graphic material] – 1912.
Level
Item
ID
Item 1383
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1383
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1912
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the interior of the Bucovetsky's store in Timmins, Ontario.
Notes
Photo taken from the Timmins Porcupine News.
Name Access
Bucovetsky
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Timmins (Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-6-8
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Ginsberg grocery store interior (London, ON) [graphic material] – 1909.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4048
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4048
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1909
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the Ginsberg grocery store interior, located at Clarence and Horton Streets in London, Ontario. Pictured from left to right are: Rose Ginsberg, William Ginsberg (in apron), Nathan Freidkin, Bary Hyman Ginsberg (son of Rose and William), Dave Ginsberg, Joseph Levine.
Name Access
Freidkin, Nathan
Ginsberg, Bary Hyman
Ginsberg, Dave
Ginsberg, Rose
Ginsberg, William
Levine, Joseph
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
London (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-8-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Sault Ste Marie [textual record] – 1965-1967.
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Community correspondence series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 6; File 24
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Community correspondence series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
6
File
24
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965-1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence concerning the community directory and the United Jewish Appeal campaign.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Davis' clothing store (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1940].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4815
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4815
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1940]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of Davis' clothing store on Queen Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The photograph depicts the exterior of the store, with four unidentified individuals standing in the doorway.
Name Access
Davis Clothing Store
Subjects
Storefronts
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Ben Kert and A. Portnoy on Canadian Pacific rail car (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – Dec. 1933.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4825
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4825
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Dec. 1933
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Ben Kert and A. Portnoy standing on top of a Canadian Pacific rail car. The rail car is stopped beside the A. Portnoy scrap metal yard in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Accession Number
1984-4-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior of Louis Henkle's first store on Market Street, (Brantford, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1907].
Part Of
Sadie Stren fonds
Photographs file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 78; File 3; Item 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Sadie Stren fonds
Photographs file
Level
Item
Fonds
78
File
3
Item
12
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1907]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the interior of Louis Henkle's store on Market Street in Brantford, Ontario. The photo shows several chairs, carpets, cushions and clothing for sale. There is a man, possibly Louis Henkle, pictured at the back of the store.
Name Access
Henkle, Louis
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Accession Number
1978-11-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario [textual record] – 1965.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 5-4-8; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings from Sault Ste. Marie concerning Jewish related issues
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario [textual record] – 1966.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 5-4-8; File 22
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
22
Material Format
textual record
Date
1966
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning Jewish related issues in Sault Ste Marie
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario [textual record] – 1968.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 5-4-8; File 42
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
42
Material Format
textual record
Date
1968
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning Jewish related issues in Sault Ste Marie
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario [textual record] – 1978.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 5-4-8; File 104
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
104
Material Format
textual record
Date
1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence about Jewish related issues in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Sault Ste. Marie event [textual record] – 1998.
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Special events and projects sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 28-18; File 64
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Special events and projects sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
28-18
File
64
Material Format
textual record
Date
1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and clippings related to a Sault Ste. Marie event featuring survivor speakers from the Holocaust Education Centre.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Congregation Beth Jacob interior (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – 1977.
Level
Item
ID
Item 2404
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
2404
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of the interior of the Congregation Beth Jacob in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The photo features the sanctuary seating, the ark, and the bimah.
Name Access
Beth Jacob Congregation (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.)
Subjects
Synagogues
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Harry Wise's store interior (Paris, ON) [graphic material] – 1919.
Part Of
Sadie Stren fonds
Photographs file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 78; File 3; Item 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Sadie Stren fonds
Photographs file
Level
Item
Fonds
78
File
3
Item
3
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1919
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print of the interior of Harry Wise's menswear store in Paris, Ontario. Harry is pictured standing at the counter.
Name Access
Wise, Harry
Subjects
Men's clothing
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Paris (Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-5-6
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior of confectionery (Sudbury, ON) [graphic material] – [194-].
Level
Item
ID
Item 3374
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
3374
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[194-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 11 x 12 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the interior of a confectionery store in Sudbury, Ontario. There is a man standing behind the counter.
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sudbury (Ont.)
Accession Number
1982-10-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Bucovetsky's store (Timmins, ON) [graphic material] – 1976.
Level
Item
ID
Item 1110
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1110
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1976
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. (1 negative) ; 11 x 9 cm and 35 mm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and a corresponding negative of Bucovetsky's store, located on Third Avenue in Timmins, Ontario. The photograph is a street scene of Third Avenue, showing the store and the Palace Theatre next to it.
Notes
Location of negative: 14:3:23.
Name Access
Bucovetsky
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Places
Timmins (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Princess Theatre (Sault Ste. Marie) [graphic material] – 1939, 1940.
Part Of
Harold S. Kaplan fonds
Architectural projects series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 27; Series 1; File 23
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Harold S. Kaplan fonds
Architectural projects series
Level
File
Fonds
27
Series
1
File
23
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1939, 1940
Physical Description
7 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
2 views of the theatre's exterior, 2 of the lobby, and 3 of the auditorium.
1 of the photographs taken in the lobby is a group photo of Leo Hatch (air conditioning contractor), Peter McForty (general contractor), and Harold Kaplan.
Notes
Title and creation date based on content of the photographs and inscriptions, and Mandel Sprachman's published Inventory of Kaplan & Sprachman theatre projects (Historic Theatres' Trust Bulletin, Spring-Summer 1996).
Subjects
Theaters
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
2003-6-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Rebecca Garshowitz (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1970].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4814
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4814
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1970]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of Rebecca Garshowitz of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Subjects
Portraits
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Mrs. Portnoy (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [192-].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4827
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4827
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[192-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Admin History/Bio
Mrs. Portnoy later immigrated to Argentina.
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Mrs. Portnoy of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The photograph is a studio portrait of Mrs. Portnoy wearing a hat and jacket, carrying a leather pouch and walking stick.
Subjects
Portraits
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-4-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Cooking on the air (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – 6 May 1957.
Level
Item
ID
Item 4832
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4832
Material Format
graphic material
Date
6 May 1957
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 11 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Helen O'Connor (left) and Inez Richardson (right) leading a cooking class for CJIC, a television station in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The photograph depicts Inez standing in a kitchen, wearing a Hadassah apron, and using a cake mixer while Helen looks on. In the foreground is the television camera.
Notes
On the verso of the photograph there is an address: 128 March Street. This is likely either the address of the studio or the home of Inez Richardson.
Subjects
Food
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-5-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Richardson family (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [194-].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4817
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4817
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[194-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the Richardson family, standing in front of a building in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Pictured from left to right are: Bernard Morof, Inez Richardson, Mark Richardson, Helen Richardson Moroff. A sign for Ben Kert's store is on the wall behind the family.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Accession Number
1984-4-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Himmel's Ladies' Wear store window (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1950].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4818
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4818
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the store window of Himmel's Ladies' Wear, located at 312 Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. There are two mannequins in the window wearing dresses.
Name Access
Himmel's
Subjects
Show windows
Women's clothing
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-5-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Himmel's Ladies' Wear store window (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [192-].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4830
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4830
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[192-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the store window of Himmel's Ladies' Wear, located at 312 Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The window features four dresses and one hat from the 1920s.
Name Access
Himmel's
Subjects
Show windows
Women's clothing
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-5-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Davis' Men's Wear store exterior (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [194-].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4831
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4831
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[194-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the exterior of the Davis' Men's Wear store, located at 302 Queen Street West in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Name Access
Davis' Men's Wear
Subjects
Men's clothing
Storefronts
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Koffler's Drug Store, 1923-
Address
376 College Street
Source
Landmarks

Leon Koffler was born in Romania. He moved to Canada and settled in the Toronto area at the age of fifteen with his mother and his three sisters. He graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1921, and two years later, opened his first pharmacy at 376 College Street. Leon lived in the apartment above his store with his wife Tiana [née. Reinhorn] and their son Murray.
Address
376 College Street
Time Period
1923
Scope Note
Leon Koffler was born in Romania. He moved to Canada and settled in the Toronto area at the age of fifteen with his mother and his three sisters. He graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1921, and two years later, opened his first pharmacy at 376 College Street. Leon lived in the apartment above his store with his wife Tiana [née. Reinhorn] and their son Murray.
Category
Retail store
Source
Landmarks
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Lady Ellis Shops store interior (Stratford, ON) [graphic material] – 11 Sept. 1948.
Part Of
Ethel Mehr fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 68; Item 60
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Ethel Mehr fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
68
Item
60
Material Format
graphic material
Date
11 Sept. 1948
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a photograph of the interior of the Lady Ellis Shop in Stratford, Ontario, taken on the opening day. The photograph depicts a large crowd of women looking at merchandise on tables.
Name Access
Lady Ellis Shop
Subjects
Consumers
Stores, Retail
Women's clothing
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Stratford (Ont.)
Accession Number
1988-12-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior view of Honest Ed's, Toronto [graphic material] – 4 Jul. 1959.
Level
Item
ID
Item 5013
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5013
Material Format
graphic material
Date
4 Jul. 1959
Physical Description
1 photograph b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of the interior of Honest Ed's Bargain store. The photograph depicts a line-up of customers waiting to recieve free salamis.
Notes
Original photo by Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Honest Ed's
Mirvish, Ed, 1914-2007
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Places
Bathurst Street (Toronto, Ont.)
Bloor Street West (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Edell's Drug Store, 1948-1955
Address
494 Spadina Avenue
Source
Landmarks

In 1952, Edell married Dolly Weinstock, the daughter of Moishe and Sylvia Weinstock. They lived in the newly developed suburb of North York with their four children: Ethel, Simcha, Malka and Joseph. After 10 years of marriage, Dolly died and in 1966, he married Celia Rogen Hoffman.
Address
494 Spadina Avenue
Time Period
1948
Scope Note
In 1952, Edell married Dolly Weinstock, the daughter of Moishe and Sylvia Weinstock. They lived in the newly developed suburb of North York with their four children: Ethel, Simcha, Malka and Joseph. After 10 years of marriage, Dolly died and in 1966, he married Celia Rogen Hoffman.
History
Sol Edell was a founding member and first president of the Clanton Park Congregation. He was actively involved in the construction of the synagogue and its development. He continued to be affiliated with Shomrai Shabbos where his grandfather Rabbi Yosef Weinreb had been the rabbi. He was also involved with Adas Israel, the synagogue in Hamilton where his wife Celia had been an active member. He was chair of the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region -- Toronto Jewish Congress Archives Committee, which subsequently became the Ontario Jewish Archives.
Category
Retail store
Source
Landmarks
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"Soo" Bargain Centre (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [193-].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4828
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4828
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[193-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the "Soo" Bargain Centre, located at 250 Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The store sold men's and ladies wear. Ben Kert is standing at the back of the store. Two unidentified women are also in the store.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Accession Number
1984-4-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Commercial building block (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [192-].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4829
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4829
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[192-]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 12 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a commercial building block, located on Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The building once housed the following businesses and organizations:
Upper level, left side: Himmel's, then Richardson's House Furnishings.
Upper level, right side: Hussey Hall, International Foresters.
Lower level, left side: Isaac Davis' Men's Wear store.
Lower level, right side: Bassest Men's Wear store.
Repro Restriction
This photograph appears to be a copy taken from a book or newspaper. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Accession Number
1984-5-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
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N. Hoffman Grocery interior, [141] Centre Avenue [graphic material] – [ca. 1913].
Level
Item
ID
Item 1556
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1556
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)
Admin History/Bio
The Hoffmans emigrated to Toronto from Czestochowa, Poland in 1908. According to The Might Directory, the Hoffmans opened their first grocery store in "The Ward" in 1909 at 134 Centre Avenue. Subsequent locations listed include 141 Centre Avenue (1910-1913), 339 Spadina Avenue (1914-1920), 350 Spadina Avenue 1922-1928 and 270 Spadina Avenue (1936 - ca. 1950).
Scope and Content
This photograph was likely taken at 141 Centre Avenue (1910-1913) prior to the Hoffmans moving their shop to 339 Spadina Avenue in 1914. Pictured are Rivka and Nathan (Nahum) Hoffman.
Name Access
Hoffman family
Hoffman, Nahum
Hoffman, Nathan
Hoffman, Rivka
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Centre Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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E. E. Rutherford Cut Rate Drug Store
Address
400 Spadina Avenue
Source
Landmarks
Address
400 Spadina Avenue
Category
Retail store
Source
Landmarks
  View on the map
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Joseph Gary's grocery interior, 420 College St., Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1935].
Level
Item
ID
Item 1544
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1544
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1935]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)
Name Access
Gary's Groceries (Toronto, Ont.)
Gary, Joseph
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
College Street (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-11-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Albert Fine store at Queen St. and University Ave., Toronto [graphic material] – 1910.
Level
Item
ID
Item 557
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
557
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1910
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Albert Fine (on right) and another man in Fine's store in Toronto.
Name Access
Fine, Albert
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Queen Street West (Toronto, Ont.)
University Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1977-2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior view of Richard's Grocery (Dairy) at Nassau and Lippincott Sts., Toronto [graphic material] – 1905.
Level
Item
ID
Item 2944
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
2944
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1905
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)
Scope and Content
Pictured in this photograph is Mrs. Richards.
Name Access
Richard's Grocery
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Kensington Market (Toronto, Ont.)
Lippincott Street (Toronto, Ont.)
Nassau Street (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1981-4-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Cornfield's General Store interior (Goderich, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1926].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4195
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4195
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1926]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of the interior of Cornfield's General Store in Goderich, Ontario. Pictured from left to right are: Abraham Cornfield, Leah Cornfield, and two sales girls.
Name Access
Cornfield, Abraham
Cornfield, Leah
Cornfield's General Store
Subjects
General stores
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Goderich (Ont.)
Accession Number
1987-3-7
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior of A. Markson General Store (Alexandria, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1925].
Level
Item
ID
Item 1688
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1688
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1925]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy photograph of the interior of A. Markson General Store in Alexandria, Ontario. Standing on the left is Dave Markson (Abraham's son). The man on the right is worker Sabastien Laporte.
Name Access
Laporte, Sabastien
Markson, Abraham
Markson, David
Subjects
General stores
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Alexandria (Ont.)
Accession Number
1979-6-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior view of Jacob Sprachman Ladies' Tailor, King St. E., Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1908].
Level
Item
ID
Item 3288
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
3288
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1908]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)
Name Access
Sprachman, Jacob
Subjects
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
King Street East (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1982-7-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Congregation Beth Jacob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario [graphic material, textual record] – 1979.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Ontario synagogues series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 2; File 36
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Ontario synagogues series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
2
File
36
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Date
1979
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
4 photographs : col. slides, (1) b&w negative ; 35 mm and 12 x 9 cm
Subjects
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Congregation Beth Jacob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario [textual record] – 1954.
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 64; Series 5; File 67
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
The Shuls Project fonds
Reference series
Level
File
Fonds
64
Series
5
File
67
Material Format
textual record
Date
1954
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains a copy of the historical sketch from the 1954 self-survey of the Jewish community of Sault Ste. Marie. Several self-surveys were conducted in the 1950s under the auspices of the Canadian Jewish Congress.
Name Access
Congregation Beth Jacob
Subjects
Communities
Synagogues
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Congregation Beth Jacob exterior (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – 1977.
Level
Item
ID
Item 2402
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
2402
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 11 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of the exterior of the Congregation Beth Jacob building in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Name Access
Beth Jacob Congregation (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.)
Subjects
Architecture
Synagogues
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-9-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Congregation Beth Jacob services (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1950].
Level
Item
ID
Item 4834
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4834
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print and corresponding negative of services being held in the Congregation Beth Jacob in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The photograph depicts a group of men standing in the sanctuary and a rabbi on the bimah, facing the ark.
Subjects
Rabbis
Synagogues
Torah arks
Places
Sault Ste. Marie (Ont.)
Accession Number
1984-4-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Correspondence with members of the Jewish community of Sault Ste. Marie, ON [textual record] – 1962.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 2; File 570
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
2
File
570
Material Format
textual record
Date
1962
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Access Restriction
Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.
Physical Condition
These records have sustained water damage and contain mould.
Accession Number
2005-2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Correspondence with members of the Jewish community of Sault Ste. Marie, ON [textual record] – 1974.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 2; File 740
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
2
File
740
Material Format
textual record
Date
1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Access Restriction
Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.
Accession Number
2005-2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Correspondence with members of the Jewish community of Sault Ste. Marie, ON [textual record] – 1992.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 2; File 890
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
2
File
890
Material Format
textual record
Date
1992
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Access Restriction
Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.
Accession Number
2005-2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Isidore and David Goldstick in jewellery store, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1910].
Part Of
Betty Goldstick Lindgren fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 45; Item 34
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Betty Goldstick Lindgren fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
45
Item
34
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1910]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm on mat 20 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Isadore and David working in a jewellery store located at 304 Yonge Street. David is on the left; Isadore is on the right. The photograph was likely taken before Isadore completed his PhD and David completed his law degree.
Name Access
Goldstick, David
Goldstick, Isidore
Subjects
Employees
Stores, Retail
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Yonge Street (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-10-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Interior of Sam Kroch's General Store (Cochrane, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1915].
Level
Item
ID
Item 1557
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
1557
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1915]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print of the interior of Sam Kroch's General Store in Cochrane, Ontario. The photo depicts several men standing inside the store, which features shelving with hats, clothing and other items displayed on it.
Sam Kroch's brother-in-law, Nathan Hochman also appears in this photo.
Accession record has additional information about this family.
Name Access
Hochman, Nathan
Kroch, Sam
Sam Kroch's General Store
Subjects
General stores
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Cochrane (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-4-7
Source
Archival Descriptions
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