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A Visit to the George Eastman Museum in Rochester NY (With Videos)

Keith Dotson
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Fine art photographer Keith Dotson gives the full experience of visiting the George Eastman Museum in Rochester

Two part video series includes the exhibitions spaces, the cafe, and the historic mansion where George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company, actually lived.

Part one: In this video we visit the exhibitions spaces in the George Eastman Museum, where we will look at antique cameras and photographs
Part two: In this video we walk through the Eastman mansion and gardens

This is the museum built connected to the former home of George Eastman — the founder of Eastman Kodak Company. The museum is renowned for its expertise in all types of photographic processes and its astounding collection of cameras and historic prints. It’s been on my bucket list for years and I finally made an opportunity to go visit.

My goal is to give you a true sense of what it’s like to visit the museum in its entirety.

In part one, we will see some of the old photographs from the permanent collection, and look at some quite important cameras.

In part two, we will go over and do a thorough walk through of Eastman’s astounding mansion, where we will see his lavish furnishings, his private living spaces, and some of the family possessions. Then we will go outside and see some of the gardens on the property.

At the time I visited, tickets for non-members were $18.00.

Books about the life of George Eastman and history of Kodak

Photos from the tour

Selfie in front of the huge display of color dyes that were explored to create the look of Technicolor for movies, at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, N.Y., August 2021.
Selfie in front of the huge display of color dyes that were explored to create the look of Technicolor for movies, at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, N.Y., August 2021.
Close-up image of an 1860 Ambrotype made by an unknown photographer. Ambrotypes were imaged onto glass, then mounted onto a black backing to create the darks. They are more rare than tintypes.
Close-up image of an 1860 Ambrotype made by an unknown photographer. Ambrotypes were imaged onto glass, then mounted onto a black backing to create the darks. They are more rare than tintypes.
Stereograph made in 1899 by Benneville Lloyd Singley, "Leaping to Standing Rock, Wisconsin Dells, Wis., U.S.A." Gelatin Silver prints. I always wonder if the jumper made it. It looks like there wasn't enough air for a successful landing.
Stereograph made in 1899 by Benneville Lloyd Singley, “Leaping to Standing Rock, Wisconsin Dells, Wis., U.S.A.” Gelatin Silver prints. I always wonder if the jumper made it. It looks like there wasn’t enough air for a successful landing.
Fète du Trône. 1914, by Eugène Atget. Gelatin Silver print.
Fète du Trône. 1914, by Eugène Atget. Gelatin Silver print.
A picture of (perhaps) the Graflex Speed Graphic camera used by photojournalist Joe Rosenthal to shoot the U.S. Marines raising the flag over Iwo Jima.
A picture of (perhaps) the Graflex Speed Graphic camera used by photojournalist Joe Rosenthal to shoot the U.S. Marines raising the flag over Iwo Jima.
Stereo camera once owned by famed photographer Mathew Brady.
Stereo camera once owned by famed photographer Mathew Brady.
Camera once owned by Alfred Stieglitz, donated to the museum by Georgia O'Keeffe.
Camera once owned by Alfred Stieglitz, donated to the museum by Georgia O’Keeffe.
Upstairs interior view of the George Eastman Mansion.
Upstairs interior view of the Eastman Mansion.
Inside the bathroom of the George Eastman Mansion in Rochester, N.Y.
Inside the bathroom of the George Eastman Mansion in Rochester, N.Y.
One of the preserved rooms inside the Eastman Mansion. The medicine cabinet includes historic bottles and packages.
One of the preserved rooms inside the Eastman Mansion. The medicine cabinet includes historic bottles and packages.
Richebourg Daguerreotype outfit.
Richebourg Daguerreotype outfit.
American Daguerreotype camera on a tripod, seen inside one of the rooms of the mansion.
American Daguerreotype camera on a tripod, seen inside one of the rooms of the mansion.
The George Eastman Museum includes a new cafe, where I ate lunch. The meal was quiet delicious, and cost about $13.00
The George Eastman Museum includes a new cafe, where I ate lunch. The meal was quiet delicious, and cost about $13.00

Thanks for reading

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~ Keith

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