Historical Marker

Robert Cornelius

S 8th & Ranstead Sts. (next to Siegmund Lubin marker), Philadelphia · Philadelphia · Philadelphia

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

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.

Location

AddressS 8th & Ranstead Sts. (next to Siegmund Lubin marker), Philadelphia
CityPhiladelphia
CountyPhiladelphia
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.950470, -75.153680

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