Although this history is not unique to Norwalk, the exhibit will tell the story of early photography through images of Norwalk residents and objects owned by Norwalkers. View never before seen daguerreotypes, family portraits, cartes de visite photographs, glass plate negatives and an original early Kodak camera, which help tell the story of the early age of photography and its influence on the people of Norwalk.  Also on display are 19th century stereoscopes (stereo viewers) which were a popular form of American entertainment in the 1800s and 1900s.

Visitors will have an opportunity to touch and view stereocards through a modern 21st century stereoscope.  The role of the photographer is also celebrated, which includes female amateur photographer Ada Betts, African-American photographer Augustus Washington and American Civil War photographer Edward Tompkins Whitney.