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Stratton Chapel Gallery


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 23 attractions in Natchez
Traveler Description:
Gallery houses a collection of historic photographs (circa 1850-1951), printed from original negatives of famous photographers such as J.M. White,...... more » Gallery houses a collection of historic photographs (circa 1850-1951), printed from original negatives of famous photographers such as J.M. White, Henry d. Gurney and Henry C. Norman. « less
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Attraction type: Art museum
Activities: Arts and crafts
Address: 405 State Street Natchez, MS
Tel: 601 442 4741

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5 of 5 stars
radvan   12 contributions
Atlanta
May 17, 2009

If you're visiting Natchez, you'll undoubtedly be visiting several of the magnificent mansions around town. But what you miss as you tour these houses is any real sense of those who lived there, their children and servants, what they did, what the rest of Natchez looked like, etc. etc. Do yourself a favor and visit the Stratton Gallery and peruse... more

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5 of 5 stars
The_Diva777   19 contributions
Hattiesburg, MS
Apr 23, 2009

This collection is astounding. The "guide" at the front door said that pictures were all developed from glass negatives that had been sitting on a Natchez patio in cardboard boxes. I can't imagine the patience and time it must have taken to hand develop each one but they shed light on the past in a way no film or book... more

A must see
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5 of 5 stars
travelgirl75   34 contributions
Little Rock, AR
Mar 1, 2008

This exhibit rivals any in a fine museum. We were lucky to have a very knowlegable volunteer staffing the church and photograph display that gave us a delightful tour of the church and a lot of background on the photographs. Captions with the photographs provide great background if you are not so lucky. You must see these photographs if you... more

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5 of 5 stars
sasthije   45 contributions
Stamford CT
Nov 8, 2007

500 fascinating photos dating back to the 1850s, ranging from formal portraits to riverboats to scenes of daily life. All races, all walks of life. Don't miss it. more

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5 of 5 stars
NicoleH   53 contributions
Bogalusa, Louisiana
Dec 12, 2006

comes through in Gandy's pictures. From the pictures of children, to brides, to paddleboats and downtown businesses, the historical Natchez is shown. The Chapel is the perfect place for the exhibit, it's history blends with the photos' for the perfect ambience! Most of the pictures can be found in the Acadian Publishing 3 books of Victorian photos (available at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Tickfaw, LA
May 24, 2006
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You shouldn't miss this! Walking and gazing at the amazing photos gives you a feeling that you're in the middle of it all! The continuous rooms of photos could keep me there for hours. It really adds a personal touch to the history of Natchez. I would suggest you allow plenty of time on your itenerary for this visit to... more

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Stratton Chapel Gallery Address

405 State Street, Natchez, MS
Tel: 601 442 4741