Tag Archives: Toronto

Mr Goss, You make great pictures …

Toronto. …. with  a nod to Christie’s tag line for the idea. If you have ever crossed the Don Valley on Bloor or Danforth, you used the Bloor Viaduct shown here at left (July 18, 1917) while it was under … Continue reading

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once upon a time in Toronto …

Toronto. In our journal, editor Bob Lansdale worked hard to present Canadian photographic history, often drowned out by the cacophony from across the border. While older Canadians learnt British history; younger ones through products, movies, magazines, TV, etc. learned about … Continue reading

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Middlemiss & Hunter

Toronto. The other day the great grandson of Toronto photographer Thomas Hunter sent me some photos taken by his great grandfather and exhibited in the 1878 Paris France World’s Fair exhibit in the Canada Pavillon. The link suggests Canada – established … Continue reading

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coming soon to …

Toronto. … an email box near you! David and Louise have produced a gorgeous cover and great articles in issue 51-1 of our journal. And yes, the ’51’ means we have been publishing for just over a half century! While … Continue reading

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great balls of fire

Toronto.  In the column, “Image of the Month Series” by Robert Wilson, Bob chose a photo purported to have been taken by Alexander Galbraith. The photo is accompanied by a lengthy article titled, “Alexander Galbraith Began Long Career at Fire … Continue reading

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Emerald isle thoughts and a camera question

Toronto. And a fine St Pattie’s day to you too! On this lovely Monday, we share a tale from our friend and past president, author, sports photographer, collector, etc., etc., Les Jones. I received an email from Les asking if … Continue reading

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the palmer papers

Toronto. Eli Palmer was a Canadian photographer who created many Daguerreotype portraits.A Wikipedia article here covers a broad range of Canadian photographers including one very very  brief mention of Palmer. Our late editor, Bob Lansdale introduces the research into Mr Palmer … Continue reading

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in the dark of the day

Toronto. Well yesterday was a rare day in Toronto! We saw the total eclipse of the sun! Shades of Carly Simon and Nova Scotia decades ago. Last fall I posted the 1912 eclipse in Lisbon. Keep in mind these are … Continue reading

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getting it there

Toronto. I received further material on Women in the Air late on the 5th. George Dunbar sent me this photo and link. It ties in nicely with an American story of similar female pilots ferrying aircraft on the West coast … Continue reading

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people, places, things

Toronto. The Stephen Bulger Gallery is hosting an exhibit from November 18, 2023 to December 23, 2023 of people the gallery represents and more. Stephen writes, “Our exhibition will contain highlights of work made by the artists and photographers the … Continue reading

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