19th Century Photography: A Brief History

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

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Location

The McAllister House Museum | Colorado Springs, CO

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Join us for a fascinating history of wet and dry plate photography in the 19th century with a live demonstration at our event!
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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!


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The McAllister House Museum, 423 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, United States

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