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The Original Inbox: Toronto’s First Post Office
The archival and artifact collections of Toronto’s First Post Office (TFPO) include several items related to Charles Albert Berczy and his father William Berczy, one of the early settlers of Upper Canada. This form letter from the Bank of British North America’s manager is addressed to Charles Berczy, then the president of Consumers Gas, dated Sept. 3, 1853, and requesting payment of arrears. Photos via TFPO.
In an era of instant messaging and crowded inboxes, Toronto’s First Post Office offers a vivid link to a time when communication was deliberate, tangible and steeped in ritual. For nearly two centuries, the Georgian brick building at 260 Adelaide St. E. has stood as both a working post office and a museum, preserving the... Continue reading →
Greene Foundation marks 50 years in style
British and U.S. philatelists David Beech and Alex Haimann, respectively, both Fellows of the Royal Philatelic Society London, spoke at this year’s Sutherland Lecture hosted by the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation on July 19. Held at Toronto’s Campbell House Museum, the event took place as part of the Greene Foundation’s year-long celebrations for its 50th anniversary.
Philatelists from across Canada and beyond gathered in Toronto this July to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation. Held at the historic Campbell House Museum, the sold-out “Day of Philately” brought together collectors, exhibitors, and global leaders in the hobby, including Fellows of the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL)... Continue reading →