Mustapha
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amazing photos. Probably going to end up printing a ton of them.
Hi w...b, welcome.
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amazing photos. Probably going to end up printing a ton of them.
Thanks wwwebster and k10ery for the bios.
JT, that is an interesting link. Imagine; underground rivers undermining St. Mikes - who knew?
The weekend is here; so time for some non-Then-and-Now content.
We go to 357 Bay street.
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Some great, simply breathtaking pictures of New York architecture and street life here by Berenice Abbott:
http://collections.mcny.org/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult_VPage&VBID=24UP1GTRW1DR&SMLS=1&RW=1185&RH=743
And then when you have scoured the website above; check out the Berenice Abbott exhibit at our AGO. I went; very worthwhile. Nice selection of photobooks in the gift shop.
http://www.ago.net/berenice-abbott-photographs
How about I turn these doors into a Then and Now? The plaque says that the doors graced the main entrance. Looks like in the archival pics they weren't actually the "front" doors:
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I've always admired the work of Berenice Abbott.
Her photo of the 'gunsmith' sign recalls the image of Weegee attempting a similar photo:
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How did you know of these coincidental photographs? Wonderful. Thank you Goldie.![]()
Then and Now for Jun 18.
Heya, tonite we completed our 4th anniversary for this thread.
Then. 52 Poplar Plains Rd. c1910. F.S. Baker, Architect.
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Now. October 2011.
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With all due respect being given to the Americans,
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/06/17/red-haired-man-remembered-for-pivotal-role-in-war-of-1812/
Regards,
J T
Found in today's issue of OGS Toronto Branch Electronic Bulletin:
New exhibition at the City of Toronto Archives
Picturing Immigrants in the Ward: How photography shaped ideas about Central and Eastern European immigrants in early 20th-century Toronto. Toronto's City Hall is built on land with a long and fascinating history. Explore the Ward like never before through historic photographs and new work from contemporary photographer Susan Dobson. Curated by Sarah Bassnett and Patrick Mahon
Admission: FREE!
Where: City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Road, toronto.ca/archives
When: Opens to the public Friday June 22, 2012
Hours: M to F 9:00 to 4:30
Then and Now for June 19.
Now. October 2011.
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"My knowledge of 1812 for better or worse came from Pierre Berton's books "
QUOTE Mustapha.
I was having a fine day (the rain aside) until you mentioned that man's name.
Regards,
J T