Many years ago (like 25) my grandpapi (RIP) came to visit us from Chile. We sent him back with so many things that he needed some new luggage. My parents were just getting established here in Canada and couldn't afford to buy him nice expensive luggage so they bought him some at LAS BOLAS. THe trip back to Chile was a disaster for my poor grandpapi cuz the luggage didn't last the whole trip...by the time he reached Chile everything ended up in plastic bags.
That was the last time mami and papi ever went to LAS BOLAS
I think most immigrants here in the tdot have a Honest Eds story!!
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oh that is so sad may he rest in peace!! i loved the bollas!!! I got my first ever winter coat there when i was three!! and it was a ritual to go there very often!
My friends and I spent many afternoons browsing at Honest Ed's when we were in high school... Ah! the memories... They were always afraid I was going to break any of those glass thingies on the first floor, 'cause I'm such a klutz.
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That guy was awesome and one of my best childhood memories was heading down to Honest Ed's every Saturday.
I'm hoping his generosity will not be forgotten.
Ed Mirvish dies
Jul 11, 2007 09:37 AM
Richard Ouzounian Staff Reporter
Edwin Mirvish, known universally as Honest Ed, died at 1:30 this morning at St. Michaels Hospital at the age of 92.
Although he first came into the public eye as the merchant king whose Bloor St. discount store is still thriving after nearly 60 years, Mirvish will probably be remembered best as the man who created the most successful theatrical empire in Canadian history.
He was born on July 24, 1914 in Colonial Beach, Va. to David and Annie Mirvish. He was given the name Yehuda, but his cousin Frances persuaded the family to Americanize it to Edwin.
Showbusiness made its presence felt shortly after the infants birth, when he was circumcised by Rabbi Moses Reuben Yoelson, whose son went on to be known as Al Jolson.
The Mirvishes moved to Toronto in 1923, where he attended King Edward Public School and Central Tech High School. He married the former Anne Maklin of Hamilton in 1940 and they had one child, David.
A series of stores on Bathurst St. that Mirvish bought in the 1940s eventually became Honest Eds the giant retail emporium.
But even more importantly for this city, he saved the Royal Alexandra Theatre from demolition, revitalized King St. W. and created a major outlet for professional theatre in this city.
He also oversaw the construction of The Princess of Wales Theatre in 1993 and continued contributing to the cultural life of Toronto until the end of his days.
During his lifetime, he received honorary degrees from five Canadian universities and Tel Aviv University, was inducted into the Canadian and American Business Halls of Fame, the Order of Ontario, the Order of Canada, and the Order of the Commander of the British Empire.
But in the hearts of Torontonians, he will remain the elfin figure who dispensed hundreds of free turkeys to the needy every Christmas, or footed the bill for a bash on his birthday every year to which thousands of happy partygoers flocked.
He would have been 93 this July 25, but for once, there wont be a birthday party.
Edwin Mirvish is survived by his wife Anne, his son David, his and his sister Lorraine. Funeral plans will be announced shortly.
-- Edited by Motown Junkie at 10:19, 2007-07-11
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