I must say, I have learned a lot just by browsing through here.
This is a museum in Canada dedicated to the preservation of the history of technology, specifically television and is open to the public for $6.
Televisions were a symbol of leisure activities in the 40s and 50s. The sets were expensive and massive and has evolved to an every day necessity. This museum takes people through the origin of the set and informs someone about this very powerful piece of culture that we now, take for granted. There are T.Vs in bathrooms, in car seats, airplanes, and the most obscure places. But who takes the time to think about where it all started?
Moses Znaimer is the executive producer and president of MZTV, a collector and advocate of Televison sets
on the website there is a TV timeline
^^this was "first revealed at the New York World Fair in 1939" - I think this looks much like an old jukebox. . It's crazy to think the screen is so small compared to it's large oak body.
What I noticed flipping through the timeline was from the beginning each television screen was square, but is changed to a rounded design in the 1950s with the G2327 Garfield.
In fact flipping through to the end of the timeline, this was the only television with a completely rounded screen. I understand how a rounded television would be difficult to view pictures on, however I think if this design was upgraded it could give a interesting feel to an audience. Rounded edges are more pleasing to me then rectangular edges.
in 1937 the first projection television was made. I found this interesting Never realized how early the invention of a projection television was.
In terms of design, the square television stayed the same, and the bodies changed. First from giant bottom heavy structures, to thinner ones with legs that would sit on a table. Each enhancement was a different design. No two designs were necessarily the same through the years.
The website has a whole section dedicated to the pioneers of television and their contributions. Such as Paul Nipkow, David Sarnoff, Philo Farnsworth, and Charles Jenkins. Each pioneer is recognized for their acts and improvements on television. I think this is a great historical section of the website and enjoyed I reading about each person.
The Worlds Fair in New York was the perfect place to reveal the television because it was a fair based on showing new consumer products. The public's beloved radio now had moving pictures they could follow on a screen and listen at the same time. This was a truly revolutionary idea. Television in the home was something everyone wanted to get their hands on.
With this new technology people were linked to the world in a way never before. News was broadcasted and not just heard, but seen by milions. Monumental events like presidential elections and Neil Armstrong's landing on the moon were shown in living rooms. The public came together to watch the television. Truly a revolutionary part of our history that is cherished from this website.
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