Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Toronto CN Tower turns 40

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, June 15, 2016 Robert C. Lansdale: Visual History of the CN Tower Construction. The CN Tower is one of our proudest landmarks but Canadians treat it with little fanfare. Other countries are quick to boast about their special … Continue reading →

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Westlicht Austria to auction a Sico Kit.

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Robert

Austria.  From time-to-time we add a post about the famous Westlicht Auction in Vienna. Next month’s auction is special as it will offer a Sico Kit from PHSC member Sol Hadef in Montreal. Sol’s offering includes the famous Sico camera … Continue reading →

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Dave Eve Passes

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Russ Forfar gave me a heads up that Dave Eve died on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in the Oakville General Hospital. Dave was a member of the PHSC in the early days. Dave also repaired Leica Screw mount cameras and … Continue reading →

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Thru the lens, Camera Obscura to Smartphone

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Robert

Waterloo. Member Willy Nassau, retired professor from WLU in Waterloo, and now a Media Technology History Consultant, has collaborated with the City of Waterloo Museum on this special exhibition giving an overview of the History of Photography. The exhibit is on … Continue reading →

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