1855 First exhibited at the National Academy of Design
1861 Moved with his wife Sarah to Elmira, New York
1869–1903 First director of the art department at Elmira College
1872 Produced earliest known White Mountain work
1876 Exhibited a painting of Franconia Notch at the U.S. Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia
1880 Traveled in Europe
1881 Exhibited at the Boston Art Club
1881–82 Maintained a studio at the Tenth Street Studio Building, New York City
1882 Received commission from Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) for a seascape
1886 Traveled in Germany; maintained a studio in New York City
1903 Retired from Elmira College
1912 Died in Elmira, New York
George W. Waters in his studio at 135 Water Street, Elmira, New York; photographer unknown, c. 1890. Courtesy of the Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, New York.
