George Eastman House

museum, Rochester, New York, United States

Also known as: International Museum of Photography

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George Eastman House is a museum in Rochester, New York, dedicated to the history of photography. It was formerly the home of George Eastman, the inventor of the Kodak camera and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. Eastman revolutionized photography by introducing the first Kodak camera in 1888, making it accessible to amateurs with the slogan, "You press the button, we do the rest". He also developed roll film on a transparent base, which became the industry standard.1

Eastman was a generous philanthropist, donating half his fortune to institutions like the University of Rochester, which includes the Eastman School of Music. His former home is now a renowned archive and museum, attracting tourists and preserving the legacy of photography.12

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…in Rochester, now known as George Eastman House, has become a renowned archive and museum of international photography as well as a popular tourist site.
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…in Rochester, now known as George Eastman House, has become a renowned archive and museum of international photography as well as a popular tourist site.
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…International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House. The city’s parks, including Highland, Maplewood, and Genesee Valley, are noted for horticultural displays, and the Lilac Festival is a well-known annual (May) event. Pop. (2010) 210,565; Rochester Metro Area, 1,054,323; (2020) 211,328; Rochester Metro Area, 1,090,135.
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…International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House. The city’s parks, including Highland, Maplewood, and Genesee Valley, are noted for horticultural displays, and the Lilac Festival is a well-known annual (May) event. Pop. (2010) 210,565; Rochester Metro Area, 1,054,323; (2020) 211,328; Rochester Metro Area, 1,090,135.
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