Occasional Toronto: Star

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Star

This sign for Star Sheet Metal has been on this building along Dundas St W for many years as you can tell. The building was sold several years ago and was gutted and totally modernized but they left the sign intact which is a great thing. Star Sheet Metal was run and owned by a wonderful man, Jack Sheiner, who was a holocaust survivor and a really nice guy. He did some crazy projects for me and never complained but would just shake his head and then get it done. I was so happy to see his sign still there!
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17 comments:

eileeninmd said...: Hello, that is nice that the sign was left! Sounds like Jack is a nice man and shop owner. Have a great day!; September 6, 2017 at 9:19 AM
Christine said...: So great to hear of your personal connection with this sign and the former owner.; September 6, 2017 at 9:32 AM
Tom said...: ...nice to see that the sign was retained.; September 6, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Sharon said...: How great that they left the sign there. He sounds like quite a guy!; September 6, 2017 at 10:57 AM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: I think they made the right choice to keep the sign Pat, if it means so much to you it'll probably have good memories for many more.; September 6, 2017 at 12:34 PM
Lois said...: I'm glad his sign is still there too! A wonderful tribute to your friend.; September 6, 2017 at 1:43 PM
Photo Cache said...: I think that is really nice to leave the sign there.

My SIGNS, SIGNS; September 6, 2017 at 3:21 PM
Marleen said...: It has a nice vintage look.; September 6, 2017 at 3:32 PM
Taken For Granted said...: These old industrial signs are treasures, so I am happy to see this one preserved.; September 6, 2017 at 4:15 PM
William Kendall said...: A good idea. I think I've passed by this place.; September 6, 2017 at 4:29 PM
Catalyst said...: Curious. It apparently has nothing to do with the present occupant's business.; September 6, 2017 at 4:38 PM
Bill said...: I love the vintage look and it's nice that you have a fond memory of the original owner. That's a great connection to have.; September 6, 2017 at 6:23 PM
Revrunner said...: Reminds me of the old saying:

Something old,
something new,
something borrowed,
something blue,
and a silver sixpence in her shoe.; September 7, 2017 at 5:14 AM
Lesley said...: That's nice to see a sign with a personal connection :-); September 7, 2017 at 8:31 AM
Jim said...: Great signs; September 7, 2017 at 8:57 AM
Cloudia said...: I love toronto; September 7, 2017 at 12:25 PM
21 Wits said...: Looks like a fun place now!; September 8, 2017 at 11:15 AM