Opening of the International Exhibition of Photogrammetry Ouverture 
de l'Exposition Internationale de Photogrammétrie Eróffnung der 
Internationalen Ausstelung für Photogrammetrie 
Civic Centre and McElroy Building Tuesday, July 25 1972, 12:30 
The exhibits were officially opened by His Worship Mayor Pierre Benoit, Mayor of Ottawa. The opening took 
place at the entrance to the exhibits area, with a number of the officers of the LS.P. and guests in attendance. 
His Worship addressed the gathering, and was subsequently thanked by Mr. R.P. Shaw, Chairman of the 
Exhibits Committee. “On behalf of the City of Ottawa, I wish to express my pleasure in being asked to officially 
open the exhibits at this International Congress. We are delighted to have this important function in our City, 
and we welcome the many visitors who have come from some 57 countries. And now, with the cutting of this 
ribbon, I officially declare the exhibits open. 
REPORT 
by Mr. R.P. Shaw, Chairman, Exhibits Committee 
In the tradition of other International Congresses of Photogrammetry, the XIIth has been greatly 
enriched by the presence of the commercial and scientific exhibits. The magnificent display of equipment 
depicted scientific. progress and *'state of the art” for examination by delegates from the four corners of the 
earth. Truly, the whole world of photogrammetry was presented. 
The members of the exhibits committee worked assiduously for four years. I cannot express adequately 
my gratitude to them. They join with me in a feeling of pride in the success of the Ottawa Congress 
Exhibition. 
The value of equipment was in the millions of dollars, and the cost to the exhibitors of transporting 
equipment and staff was very great. We congratulate the exhibitors on the quality of the exhibits, which 
exceeded our expectations, and we express our thanks for their complete co-operation, without which our task 
would have been exceedingly difficult. 
The exhibitors committee is particularly proud of the bright and colourful effect created by the exhibits 
of the members and scientific societies. The hall was of ample proportions, and arranged so that delegates could 
meet informally. I wish to pay special tribute to these exhibitors for their comprehensive and informative 
exhibits which added much to the value of the Congress. 
Finally, I express my appreciation to the Congress Director and fellow members of the organizing 
committee who encouraged and inspired us throughout the years of preparation. 
  
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