ROCKWOOD, George Gardner, photographer, born in Troy, New York, 12 April, 1832. He was educated at the Balston Spa institute, became a reporter on the Troy daily "Times," and at twenty years of age was managing editor of the Troy daily "Post." Rockwood became interested in photography in 1855 and was the first to make the carte de visite photograph in the United States. He introduced many of the chief 19th Century inventions in photography, and  contributed both scientific and technical innovations to the press.  For example, he was the first to introduce instantaneous photography, photo-sculpture, and photo-engraving.

Rockwood arrived in New York City, N.Y. in 1857 and opened a photographic gallery with his brother at Broadway and 13th Street. In 1860 the business expanded and was renamed Rintoul and Rockwoodat. Just before the Civil War the firm employed five artists for coloring photographs that included one member to specialize in outdoor views.  

After a long career, Rockwood died in Lakeville, Conn. in 1911. Mr. Rockwood is the author of the scientific hoax, "Brain Pictures," which appeared in a New York paper in 1887.

ROCKWOOD, George Gardner, photographer, born in Troy, New York, 12 April, 1832. He was educated at the Balston Spa institute, became a reporter on the Troy daily "Times," and at twenty years of age was managing editor of the Troy daily "Post." He became interested in photography in 1855, was the first to make the carte de visite photograph in this country, introduced many of the chief inventions in the art, and constantly contributed to the press both upon scientific and technical subjects. Mr. Rockwood is the author of the scientific hoax, "Brain Pictures," which appeared in a New York paper in 1887.

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