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Lawrence & Houseworth — Bridge Crossing the American River, California, No. 209 from the series "California"

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Bridge Crossing the American River, California, No. 209 from the series "California"

1864

Part of an ambitious photographic survey of California's developing infrastructure, this stereo view showcases early engineering achievements while demonstrating the commercial potential of stereoscopic photography in documenting the American West.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo

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Lawrence & Houseworth, Bridge Crossing the American River, California, No. 209 from the series "California", 1864

Part of an ambitious photographic survey of California's developing infrastructure, this stereo view showcases early engineering achievements while demonstrating the commercial potential of stereoscopic photography in documenting the American West.

Medium
Albumen print, stereo
Year
1864
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Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Albumen Print, 19th Century, American, Scenic, Landscape, Bridge, Black and White

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