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The preservation of streetscape by BCE Place at Yonge at Wellington streets 'was done by an enlightened bunch,' says retired preservationist William Greer
The preservation of streetscape by BCE Place at Yonge at Wellington streets 'was done by an enlightened bunch,' says retired preservationist William Greer

The preservation of streetscape by BCE Place at Yonge at Wellington streets 'was done by an enlightened bunch,' says retired preservationist William Greer

Date2/27/1992
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Avenue Rd. Landmark: Benvenuto Place is a fine example of postwar period, says William Greer, above, head of historic board's preservation division. Resident Peter Dennehy, left, likes the spacious rooms.
Avenue Rd. Landmark: Benvenuto Place is a fine example of postwar period, says William Greer, above, head of historic board's preservation division. Resident Peter Dennehy, left, likes the spacious rooms.
12/30/1989
Home: Rollo and Linda Myers sit in front of their Cabbagetown masterpiece. Rollo says renovators should blend designs into existing streetscapes.
Home: Rollo and Linda Myers sit in front of their Cabbagetown masterpiece. Rollo says renovators should blend designs into existing streetscapes.
5/17/1991
Underground treasure: BCE Place at Yonge and Front streets is home to the new Hockey Hall of Fame, which officially opens this summer
Underground treasure: BCE Place at Yonge and Front streets is home to the new Hockey Hall of Fame, which officially opens this summer
3/30/1993
Spanish architect/engineer/sculptor Santiago Calatrava checks the progress of the magnificent steel and glass canopy he designed for the Galleria at BCE Place.
Spanish architect/engineer/sculptor Santiago Calatrava checks the progress of the magnificent steel and glass canopy he designed for the Galleria at BCE Place.
1/31/1992
Eric Solomon: One of the owners of Switzer's surveys the changing streetscape.
Eric Solomon: One of the owners of Switzer's surveys the changing streetscape.
4/9/1991
John Couvell, 56. Retired from Canada Post, Couvell says affordable housing is his prime concern. He says council needs to address issues of children and women's safety, and he'd work to provide more job opportunities in the ward.
John Couvell, 56. Retired from Canada Post, Couvell says affordable housing is his prime concern. He says council needs to address issues of children and women's safety, and he'd work to provide more job opportunities in the ward.
10/27/1988
Wearing a black lace sequinted dress with back interest is Barbara Soule, a leasing manager with BCE Development Corp. With her is Erick Baillie, vice-president, Kert Advertising.
Wearing a black lace sequinted dress with back interest is Barbara Soule, a leasing manager with BCE Development Corp. With her is Erick Baillie, vice-president, Kert Advertising.
2/2/1990
Woodlot Stands: Celebrating the preservation of a Scarborough woodlot are MPP Ron Cousens (left), owner Russell Reesor, and Markham Councillor Ken Dunphy
Woodlot Stands: Celebrating the preservation of a Scarborough woodlot are MPP Ron Cousens (left), owner Russell Reesor, and Markham Councillor Ken Dunphy
1/17/1991
Whitney Smith, artistic director of the Society for the Preservation of Wilderness Culture, scored a perfect 15 out of 15 on our quiz.
Whitney Smith, artistic director of the Society for the Preservation of Wilderness Culture, scored a perfect 15 out of 15 on our quiz.
4/19/1991
Arthur F. Knowles: TV Ontario's plea for funds from its viewers is alarming in view of the fact that the station has done so poorly with the $30 million already provided by the taxpayers, reader says. Crown corporation can't begin to compete with Buffalo's PBS station.
Arthur F. Knowles: TV Ontario's plea for funds from its viewers is alarming in view of the fact that the station has done so poorly with the $30 million already provided by the taxpayers, reader says. Crown corporation can't begin to compete with Buffalo's PBS station.
4/9/1982
Time of relax: British MP John Butcher says Canadians could gain an edge by becoming known for design, as the Italians and Scandinavians have done in Europe.
Time of relax: British MP John Butcher says Canadians could gain an edge by becoming known for design, as the Italians and Scandinavians have done in Europe.
6/5/1990
Preparation for TV lessons must be just as carefully done as for regular lessons says teacher Donald Heenan, who often used videotape.
Preparation for TV lessons must be just as carefully done as for regular lessons says teacher Donald Heenan, who often used videotape.
1/21/1971