Tag Archives: Toronto

Fading slowly in the Fading Light

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who feel sympathetic towards  the history of people – and places – lament the transformation of an old city into a modern metropolis. In the summer of 1980, I worked at Bloor and Yonge making it a … Continue reading →

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CN Tower and Robert C Lansdale in the news.

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. For our June meeting we had the pleasure of hosting Robert C Lansdale’s iconic history of the building of the CN Tower in this its 40th anniversary year. It was a two hour power-point show capped off with an … Continue reading →

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PHSC Newsletter 16-2

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Another nifty newsletter opus by editor David Bridge. Two big events this month – Robert C Lansdale’s illustrated talk on the construction 40 years ago of the CN Tower, and our Estate Auction sale – are covered. My report on … Continue reading →

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6th Annual Trunk Sale

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. In memory of the late Larry Boccioletti, one of the three founders of the PHSC, we are hosting the sixth annual trunk sale  this July 17, 2016. Larry started out holding the sale in his back yard shortly after … Continue reading →

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Came for the history, stayed for the cameras

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our organization is often thought of as an History society – which it is. But it is a modern, up-to-date photographic organization as well. Many of its members and executive are professional photographers, both retired and active. While we … Continue reading →

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Toronto’s William James Family

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. A few weeks ago George Dunbar sent me this interesting set of images. George frequently browses photographic sites including Toronto’s Urban Toronto web site. The images were posted last month in Urban Toronto by  a member who goes by … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show – Sunday, January 24, 2016

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Gary Perry is holding his popular Camerama show this January 24th at the Delta Toronto East. Click on the icon at left for a full size poster detailing the times, location, and admission. Links for directions and table rentals … Continue reading →

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2015 Show and Tell Night

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. We had a wonderful time at the Show and Tell session this year. The event started with a bang when Clint rushed in like a hurricane and quickly set up the silent auction and ranked the presenters for the night. … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 41-3

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. All you lucky people who are PHSC members have received or are about to receive the latest edition of this excellent journal from the mind of editor Robert Lansdale. Not yet a member? Sign up today using the Pay … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell, Gift Exchange, Silent Auction

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING: Wed, December 16, 2015. Show and Tell, Gift Exchange, Silent Auction **NOTE DATE: Erroneously shown as a week later initially. Thanks to Ms Cook for spotting it**  For the ever popular show and tell session some members bring … Continue reading →

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