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Posted by Frank on October 31, 2009 at 04:13:04:

In Reply to: Arthur Hansel Guitars posted by Nancy Ryan on April 26, 2006 at 11:50:03:

Hi Nancy,

Your post is quite old but I'll assume you're still looking for info on Arthur Hansel. Note - this is only a partial story, there are lots of holes.

Arthur Hansel and his second wife came to Canada in the 1930's. He was divorced and had a son in Germany, where he trained as a cabinet maker (I believe). The couple came to Canada via the UK - for reasons unknown.

On arrival in Canada the Hansels were partially supported by my grandparents. Things were still pretty tough here - it was the 1930's.

The Hansels purchased a house on Seaton St. in Toronto. Arthur setup his first workshop there. Sometime later Mrs Hansel passed away (I don't have dates).

Arthur and my grandmother got married in about 1962 or 1963 (my grandfather had passed away in 1960). They each sold their homes and purchased another at 55 MacDonald St in Scarborough. Mr Hansels workshop at this point was in the basement of the house.

I remember growing up and having all kinds of wood toys and playthings, courtesy of Mr. Hansel.

I'll have to end the story here. I have to run out for a bit. I'll continue it when I get back in.

Frank

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: Hi Nancy, : Your post is quite old but I'll assume you're still looking for info on Arthur Hansel. Note - this is only a partial story, there are lots of holes. : Arthur Hansel and his second wife came to Canada in the 1930's. He was divorced and had a son in Germany, where he trained as a cabinet maker (I believe). The couple came to Canada via the UK - for reasons unknown. : On arrival in Canada the Hansels were partially supported by my grandparents. Things were still pretty tough here - it was the 1930's. : The Hansels purchased a house on Seaton St. in Toronto. Arthur setup his first workshop there. Sometime later Mrs Hansel passed away (I don't have dates). : Arthur and my grandmother got married in about 1962 or 1963 (my grandfather had passed away in 1960). They each sold their homes and purchased another at 55 MacDonald St in Scarborough. Mr Hansels workshop at this point was in the basement of the house. : I remember growing up and having all kinds of wood toys and playthings, courtesy of Mr. Hansel. : I'll have to end the story here. I have to run out for a bit. I'll continue it when I get back in. : Frank

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