Robert Cornelius
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A marker at the corner of 8th and Ranstead, literally within sight of another marker. This marker commemorates Robert Cornelius, a metalurgist who opened one of the world's first photographic studios.
Waymark Code: WM4W3A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2008
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This metallurgist and brass founder opened one of the world's first photographic studios here in the spring of 1840. His collaboration with chemist Paul Beck Goddard in successful experiments to reduce exposure times made it possible to use the camera in portraiture.
Marker Name: Robert Cornelius
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 12/09/1994
Marker Type: City
Location: 8th and Ranstead Streets, Philadelphia
Category: Business & Industry, Invention, Medicine & Science, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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