George Eastman and the Kodak Legacy

George Eastman, a visionary in photography, revolutionized the industry by making it accessible to the masses through the Eastman Kodak Company. Born in 1854, Eastman shifted from banking to photography, leading to innovations like coated film and affordable cameras. He was a philanthropist, supporting education and the arts. Despite Kodak's later decline, Eastman's legacy endures in the George Eastman Museum and his contributions to photography.

What was George Eastman's famous slogan that simplified photography for the masses?

• Capture the moment, we do the rest

• You press the button, we do the rest

• Snap and save, we do the rest

• Click and capture, we do the rest

What career did George Eastman initially pursue before focusing on photography?

• Engineering

• Teaching

• Banking

• Law

In what year was the Eastman Kodak Company formed?

• 1888

• 1892

• 1910

• 1900

Which letter did George Eastman favor for the name of his company, inspired by his mother's maiden name?

• K

• E

• M

• D

Which institution did George Eastman NOT support with his philanthropy?

• MIT

• Rochester Institute of Technology

• Harvard University

• University of Rochester

What was the primary reason George Eastman gave up daily management of Kodak in 1925?

• To retire and relax

• To devote more time to philanthropy and travel

• To start a new business

• To focus on new inventions

What significant change happened to Eastman's home in 1949?

• It was sold to a private owner

• It became the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film

• It was demolished

• It became a public library

What was one of the main reasons Kodak struggled in the digital age?

• Poor marketing strategies

• High profit margins on film

• Lack of innovation

• Increased competition from new companies

Where are George Eastman's cremated remains buried?

• In a family cemetery

• Near the entrance to Kodak Park

• In a public park

• In his mansion

What is considered George Eastman's real legacy?

• His wealth and business empire

• Giving people a new way to see and preserve memories

• His architectural contributions

• His innovations in digital photography