Tag Archives: history

PhotoTree.com and old images

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, March 20, 2014. One of the Founders of the PHSC, John Linsky, called me this afternoon about a site called PhotoTree. This site says it is “dedicated to research, restoration, and preservation of 19th and early 20th Century Photographs”. … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 13-10

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Robert

Editor David Bridge was at it again. This is his latest opus. Just click the mage above to download or read your copy. We announce this month’s program, review last month’s program, offer posters for the auction, fair, and our … Continue reading →

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Charles Marville: Photographer of Paris

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Robert

Thanks to member John Bock, a familiar face at the Photographica Fairs, for noting an interesting article by Chuck Delaney on the salt paper and albumen prints of Paris by Marville before some city streets and neighbourhoods were torn up … Continue reading →

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Butterflies and Buffalo Camera

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Robert

Stan White always sends me an interesting tidbit. In this case, it is a doozy! This mammoth camera will be used to capture portraits of some fifty distinct cultures in the states. The camera’s purpose is captured by this brief … Continue reading →

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31st Annual Photo Show in Washington DC

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Robert

Member Tom Rall announced his “Biggest and Best Antique Photo Show Yet”. The show is a week this Sunday, on March 16, 2014 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N Ft. Myer Dr, Arlington, Virginia. Check the poster and the … Continue reading →

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Montreal Camera Show

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Robert

Montreal, April 6, 2014. April in Montreal is such a wonderful time. The weather is warming up. The university students clamber up Mount Royal to study for exams and bask in the warm sunshine! Sol Hadef is holding his 53rd show … Continue reading →

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Image Show – Our 2nd show

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, April 27, 2014. It’s coming! It’s coming. Our second image show and sale will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion 101 in Long Branch, home of our show last year and our auctions. The Image Show is one … Continue reading →

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PHSC Auction SUNDAY, March 23, 2014

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, March 23, 2014. Our Annual Auction is coming this Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion 101 in Long Branch. We are constantly improving the event to make it run smoother and and effectively for both buyers … Continue reading →

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A Steady Lens – pioneer photographer Mary Spencer

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, February 28, 2014. Yesterday I received a courteous note from author Sherril Foster. Ms Foster wrote to the website after learning of the death of Gerry Loban who she wished to thank for his assistance with her research of … Continue reading →

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London UK – Then and Now

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Robert

Toronto, February 26, 2014. The “Then and Now” theme appears to be a popular way to show city street changes over the decades. Each picture shows a version in black and white (old) and a version in colour (new), often … Continue reading →

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