Presents the art and science of albumen printing, contemporary research, conservation and treatment of images.

Covers daguerreotypes to modernism. Research center features a guide early photo processes, book reviews and information on preserving/protecting valuable photographs.

Famous photographs, and master photographers, that have achieved iconic status as defining moments in history.

Has a photographic history museum; also stereoviews of the first transcontinental railroad.

Virtual museum of images from photography, including portraits, architecture, cultural and historical monuments.

A discussion of dating a photograph, daguerreotype, tintype, CDV, or Cabinet photo. Photographic technique has always had changes that reflect the latest in scientific innovation. Culture, whether in hairstyles, clothing or settings, can specifically indicate a date an image was taken.

Many facets of the camera obscura (dark room); the origin of the photographic camera, its place in art, culture and education,vintage instruments,images, photographs, and working camera obscuras are included.

Article and photographs of Commodore Steffens, one of Chicago's foremost society photographer from 1872 to the 1910's.