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Photograph depicts a group of people watching a man cut a cake.

Photograph depicts (l-r) Dave Chertkow holding a microphone and Adasha Wosk holding what may be a cigarette while standing at the head table.
Written on the verso: "Dave Chertkow, Adasha Wosk Home for aged instal '66. 1493-4"

Photograph depicts the dining hall of the Louis Brier Home and Hospital.
Written on the verso: "1994."

Photograph depicts a group of seniors doing crafts.

Photograph depicts a model of Louis Brier Home and Hospital.
Written on the verso: "Make 2 x 3. 42%. 25274."

Photograph depicts (l-r) an unidentified woman, Hirch Herman, Ida Cantor, Eddie Cantor, Mr. Shine, and an unidentified woman. Written on the verso: "J. S. Finkleman. Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th. Mr. [Shine] R of Eddie Cantor. 54083-8."
Caption from the JWB July 26, 1946: A shiny gold key is fitted into the lock of the Home here by the celebrated comedian, Eddie Cantor. On the left is his wife, Ida, and Hirch Herman, who paid $2,000 for the honor of presenting the key to Mr. Cantor. The money was part of $10,000 which Mr. Cantor helped gather during his two-week stay here.
The photograph's title is taken from the article title.
The Jewish Home for the Aged was incorporated under the auspices of the Jewish Men's Cultural Club and the Ladies' Auxiliary. The Home was located at West 13th Avenue.

Photograph depicts the entrance to the Louis Brier Home.
2 copies. Colour copy scanned. Written on the recto of the black & white copy: "Impressive entranceway to present-day Louis Brier Home at 41st and Oak - a vast complex to 'add Life to our Years,' the motto of this important community institution."

Photograph depicts a crowd of people at the grand opening of the Jewish Old Folks Home.
Written on the verso: "From Brier Pix Box. 6. Exterior of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th Ave. 54083-6."

Photograph depicts Eddie Cantor and wife Ida Cantor opening the Jewish Old Folks Home, 1190 West Thirteenth Avenue.

Written on the verso: "'B' 2 - cols Page 6. Exterior of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th Ave. 35%".

Photograph depicts two women in a bedroom