The Life Of George Eastman By jkstudent3 Jul 12, 1854 born May 17, 1860 moved to Rochester, N. Y. Nov 19, 1877 first camera Jun 16, 1878 invented dry plate coating machine Apr 16, 1880 set up factory Aug 1, 1881 Eastman company was made Jun 16, 1882 george'company moved