Monthly Archives: September 2025

my lord …

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. I often thought a sub-set of old photo collections could be religion – buildings, people, artifacts, etc. An example is this c1968 shot of St Joseph’s Oratory on Queen Mary Road at Cote des Neiges in Montreal. This remarkable … Continue reading →

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it’s a small world after all!

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The image you see at left is the 2005 winner of Nikon’s Small World competition. The competition is open to all for macro images shot through a microscope.  The photo is a magnified view of a house fly head … Continue reading →

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some thoughts on construction

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Have you noticed that many things take on the construction skills of the day? As a kid, radio chassis and cameras were often manufactured in metal. Parts were held together by screws and rivets. This applied to cars, kitchen … Continue reading →

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everyday, it’s getting closer …

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … our fall  fair, of course! The fair arrives on Sunday, October 19th, 2025 at the Trident Hall in Toronto’a west end. Lots to see; lots to buy. A great opportunity to add to your collection. Free parking at … Continue reading →

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it’s fall! it’s CAMERAMA time!

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Hey gang! Gary’s show for the fall is this Sunday, September 28th!

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rise up, rise up

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. A sub set of old images are transportation photos – cars, bicycles, ships, trains, etc. – and hot air balloons. The image at left is just balloons at a child’s party. In our 2025 events you can find all … Continue reading →

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asleep in the deep …

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Fall is here and it’s time to go to the fair. Our next 2025 event is our famous fall fair, October 19, 2025. Details are in the July PHSC News newsletter (issue 25-7). There will be lots of interesting … Continue reading →

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Christie’s at it again …

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. What’s an auction house without auctions? Well our friends at Christie’s always seem to have an auction on the go. This one features photographs, like the fire engine at left, from various collections. Daguerreotypes are featured plus many other … Continue reading →

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stairway to heaven

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Robert

Toronto.  Around 2014 there was considerable activity here as the old WCH building and garage were replaced by new, more modern facilities as the province worked hard to change their medical management process. For collectors of old images, one segment … Continue reading →

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fire sale

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Another reason to shop early for Christmas! In late 1958 I moved from the Labrador woods to the metropolis of Knob Lake, Quebec (renamed as Schefferville, Quebec). Its main employer was the mining company called Iron Ore and its … Continue reading →

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