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Dr. Peter McLure: His vision of hostel led to $1.5 million cheerful, upbeat mansion.
Dr. Peter McLure: His vision of hostel led to $1.5 million cheerful, upbeat mansion.

Dr. Peter McLure: His vision of hostel led to $1.5 million cheerful, upbeat mansion.

Date3/25/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130103F
Custom cut: Arthur Frderico, Toronto branch manager for Reilly Lock, displays some of the locks and keys his company offers including an $8 pick-proof deadbolt. Reilly's sales which last year reached $1.5 million are on the increase this year as homowners
Custom cut: Arthur Frderico, Toronto branch manager for Reilly Lock, displays some of the locks and keys his company offers including an $8 pick-proof deadbolt. Reilly's sales which last year reached $1.5 million are on the increase this year as homowners
7/29/1982
Celebrity clients: Massimo De Beradinis, left, and brother Giancarlo, earn $1.5 million in Metro and $300,000 from a Hong Kong franchise each year.
Celebrity clients: Massimo De Beradinis, left, and brother Giancarlo, earn $1.5 million in Metro and $300,000 from a Hong Kong franchise each year.
4/11/1984
Near Lawrence Ave. and Mount Pleasent 1.5 million mansion
Near Lawrence Ave. and Mount Pleasent 1.5 million mansion
12/12/1994
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
12/9/1987
Gift of sight: Mornine Poonah, 56, was blind in one eye, and had only 1 per cent vision in the other, before an operation last year by mississauga ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Newbigin. Now she has 25 per cent vision in one eye, which is improving steadily as she becomes accustomed to her glasses.
Gift of sight: Mornine Poonah, 56, was blind in one eye, and had only 1 per cent vision in the other, before an operation last year by mississauga ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Newbigin. Now she has 25 per cent vision in one eye, which is improving steadily as she becomes accustomed to her glasses.
3/4/1982
Printing passes the time and makes life interesting for George Brown who is 68 and has been retired for four years from his job as a postal worker. This is his first attempt at creating a finished painting after taking instruction as the Second Mile Club, a 120-year-old mansion is downtown Toronto that is crowded with old people every night of the week.
Printing passes the time and makes life interesting for George Brown who is 68 and has been retired for four years from his job as a postal worker. This is his first attempt at creating a finished painting after taking instruction as the Second Mile Club, a 120-year-old mansion is downtown Toronto that is crowded with old people every night of the week.
2/12/1969
Progress recorded: Dr. Mark Mandelcorn of Mount Sinal tests eyes of Michel Paquet of Timmins, who was blinded in a mining accident. Mandelcorn, who says he has rarely seen such badly damaged eyes, performed the operations that have given Paquet normal vision in one eye.
Progress recorded: Dr. Mark Mandelcorn of Mount Sinal tests eyes of Michel Paquet of Timmins, who was blinded in a mining accident. Mandelcorn, who says he has rarely seen such badly damaged eyes, performed the operations that have given Paquet normal vision in one eye.
4/11/1987
Alexandra McGary: Law clerk, 46, who lost the vision in her eye to cancer, is examined by Dr. Hugh McGowan, one of two surgeons to do the implant.
Alexandra McGary: Law clerk, 46, who lost the vision in her eye to cancer, is examined by Dr. Hugh McGowan, one of two surgeons to do the implant.
6/14/1991
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
10/12/1987
Visions: Seattle pediatrician Melvin Morse offers the results of his investigation into near-death experiences in his book Closer To The Light.
Visions: Seattle pediatrician Melvin Morse offers the results of his investigation into near-death experiences in his book Closer To The Light.
9/6/1991
His Vision: Kuujjuarapik Mayor Anthony Ittoshat, who favors an independent inuit state, speaks of Quebec trying to impose French on his people.
His Vision: Kuujjuarapik Mayor Anthony Ittoshat, who favors an independent inuit state, speaks of Quebec trying to impose French on his people.
4/21/1992
White house: Home builder Gord Mason stands in front of the 140-year-old Georgian mansion in Etobicoke that has served as his firm's headquarters for 15 years
White house: Home builder Gord Mason stands in front of the 140-year-old Georgian mansion in Etobicoke that has served as his firm's headquarters for 15 years
4/23/1992