19th Century Photography: A Brief History
Schedule
Sat Oct 11 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The McAllister House Museum | Colorado Springs, CO

About this Event
19th Century Photography: A Brief History
Come join us at The McAllister House Museum for an exciting event delving into the captivating world of 19th-century photography! Discover the evolution of wet and dry plate photography during this pivotal period that helped shape photography as an art form in the 21st century. Learn about the techniques, equipment, and figures that influenced photography as we know it today. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the rich history of photography and see a live demonstration of 19th century wet and dry plate processing techniques! You won't see this anywhere else so don't miss it!
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
19th Century Photography: A Brief History
Host: Don Jones, Angela Crews, and Dan Russell
Info: Join us for a presentation of 19th century photography in the McAllister Carriage House followed by a Q & A and live demonstration.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Wet and Dry Plate Demonstration
Host: Don Jones, Angela Crews, and Dan Russell
Info: Join us after the presentation for a unique opportunity to see the live processing of wet and dry plate photography! Don Jones and Angela Crews will demonstrate the techniques and results of wet plate photography in their state of the art darkroom trailer! Dan Russell, who creates his own glass plates, will demonstrate dry plate equipment and processing. You won't see this anywhere else so be sure to get your seats reserved!
Where is it happening?
The McAllister House Museum, 423 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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