At 550 Queen St. E in Toronto, hundreds of antique television sets dating all the way back to the 1920s up until the 70s line the walls of the MZTV Museum of Television. Moses Znaimer, the man behind MuchMusic, Citytv, and Zoomer magazine, has developed something of an obsession with preserving the physical history of television. The MZTV, which features some really cool looking television sets from throughout TV’s history, is a result of this obsession. It’s easy to view the sets as art objects in the elegant setting Znaimer has created. ”Not only are they beautiful,” says Znaimer, “but they are rapidly disappearing.” Here in this museum, a history of television unlike any other in the world has been preserved for all to enjoy. Among Znaimer’s collection lie many unique items, including Marilyn Monroe’s television set, and the original Felix the Cat figurine that was featured in the earliest television images.

1928 “Octagon” prototype.

1950s & 60s Keracolor model, designed to emulate the space age look of an astronaut’s helmet.

1958 Philco Predicta “Pedestal”

Znaimer’s first television set, the one that started the entire collection. Complete with a swivel top, this TV has become the signature set of the entire museum.

Via The Ampersand.