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This article talks about the innovation of the camera and changes in styles of photography. Daguerre of Paris invented the original model of the camera, but if only captured the rough etching of an inanimate object. His failure to patent this device…

A brief history of the photograph and its recent development. This feature shows how cameras are constructed and how to successfully develop a photograph. Photography is seen during the 19th century as "magical" and deserving of being called a wonder…

A picture of some of the letters and sketches on display in a study room on the third floor of the museum. Pictured are a letter from Paul Chalfin, a famous artist and interior designer, and sketches James Abbott McNeill Whistler, a famous artist,…

In this picture of the front of the museum, the contrast between old and new is striking. The New Wing is glass-enclosed and modern, designed by Renzo Piano. The original house and museum building stands next to it. All of the art is still housed in…

The arboretum is located in the center of the museum with a fully flourishing garden all year. There are Venetian statues and a fountain decorating the space. The ceiling is all glass above the arboretum.

Following Christian Brother's dedication to universal education, Reverend James Maxwell, then also President of the Louisiana Territorial Legislature led a unanimous approval of the St. Genevieve Academy's charter in June 21, 1808.
Thus, creating…

This is an image of Rendcomb Park and Cowley Manor, which I think would be a close representation of the Manor in which Mr. Denton is staying in in "The Diary of Mr. Poynter." I thought this would be an interesting item because it gives a better idea…