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Restoring Toronto’s links to the past
Couple’s custom metalwork adorns many landmarks.
by Moira Welsh, staff reporter (Toronto Star)
It all began with a little antique shop on Yorkville Avenue.
The year was 1972. Bernard Snitman had just turned his fascination
with the old and the discarded into a family business – never imagining
that over the next 30 years he’d play a small but inimitable role in
restoring the historical details of Toronto homes and landmarks.
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Heavy metal makes a comeback
Ornate grilles, classic spindles. Spiral staircases come full circle.
by I. John Harvey, special to the Star
Bernie Snitman likes to tell people his business is “100 years behind
the times.” Ironically, it puts him right at the forefront of one of today’s
hottest design trends. Read more >>
Discover the timeless beauty of ornamental metalwork
Town Crier, Toronto
Are you designing a new home, planning to renovate or restore your
current residence, or landscaping your garden? Then consider
how distinctive, enduring ornamental metalwork can enhance your
environment. Read more >>
Spiral stair layout without regrets
Just beam me up: Vertical access in limited space.
by John Corbett, Restoration Trades
Requiring only about half the floor area required for conventional
staircases, spiral stairs sometimes furnish the only legal means of
access to upper levels, roofs and lofts in areas where space is limited.
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