In pictures: A Toronto landmark closes
Customers walk inside of Nicholas Hoare book store on Front St., during the last day of business. The store is officially closing on April 1, 2013, after his owner, Nicholas Hoare, decided to retire.Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail
Sharon Harris (L), a long time customer of Nicholas Hoare (R), talks to him during the last day of business at his book store Nicholas Hoare on Front street, Toronto April 1, 2013.Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail
Ingrid Odell (L), a long time customer of Nicholas Hoare (R), talks to him during the last day of business at his book store Nicholas Hoare on Front street, Toronto April 1, 2013.Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail
Nicholas Hoare looks at photos of his property in Nova Scotia where he is retiring, after deciding to close his book store Nicholas Hoare on Front St., Toronto April 1, 2013.Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail
Nicholas Hoare talks to some of his customers during his last day on business at his book store Nicholas Hoare on Front St., Toronto April 1, 2013.Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail
Nicholas Hoare toast to celebrate his last day on business at his book store Nicholas Hoare on Front St., Toronto April 1, 2013.Fernando Morales/The Globe and Mail