Tag Archives: Toronto

Old 3D Views at Nerd’s World Site

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO May 12, 2013. George Dunbar emailed me to suggest these fine old stereo views. The stereos were posted by members Chris and Grace Hughes on their store web site. Chris and Grace have a photography studio at 986 Bathurst … Continue reading →

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Richard Lautens – Toronto Star Photojournalist

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, June 19, 2013 RICHARD LAUTENS, Photojournalist Richard Lautens is a staff Photographer at the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest newspaper. Richard took some time during his 5 years at the University of Toronto (ultimately completing his honours history and … Continue reading →

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The Death of Kodak Heights

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO, April 21, 2013.  My dad lived in Weston in the late 20s and early 30s when he first married my mom. He and his older brother ran an auto wreckers/garage there at the time. A few years later dad moved … Continue reading →

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In View: Moments from Canadian Photographic History

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Robert

TORONTO May 2, 2013. Toronto Pearson International Airport invites you to  join us for a reception to celebrate In View: Moments from Canadian Photographic History. The exhibition features items from the collections of members of the Photographic Historical Society of Canada. … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 12-13

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Robert

  Editor David Bridge issues his third newsletter to solid applause! This issue announced the Annual General meeting with a special mystery program, our first Image show on the 28th, Toronto Notes and the Hockey Hall of Fame archives visit, … Continue reading →

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March 17 2013 Auction – Pix Posted

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Robert

Another thorough round of photographs was taken by our resident Professional Photographer Bob Lansdale. The images have been posted on Shutterfly who recently bought the ill-fated Kodak picture site as that company struggles with bankruptcy. Click here or on the … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 12 – 12

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Robert

Editor David Bridge has come out with another whiz-bang issue to announce our March events and other stories of interest to all photographic historians and collectors. This issue begins with the important announcement of a CHANGE OF VENUE for our … Continue reading →

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Historic Toronto Maps

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Robert

Toronto, Ontario. March 1, 2013. Nathan Ng emailed this morning to tell me about his latest successes in updating the myriad of old maps at the Toronto Reference Library. You will find these maps of great interest if like me, … Continue reading →

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THE TINTYPE STUDIO

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 THE TINTYPE STUDIO Toronto’s Tintype Studio revisits a historical photographic tradition, creating a unique image on a metal surface. The Tintype Studio revives this process in its traditional context, the outdoor fair, by … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 12-8

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Robert

We have something slightly different this time. The newsletter is a joint effort between journal editor Bob Lansdale and co-editor David Bridge. David is in the process of taking over the editorial duties for this pdf newsletter. This month, the … Continue reading →

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