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John P. Soule — The Sentinel House, No. 1134 from the series "California -- Yo-Semite Valley"

John P. Soule

The Sentinel House, No. 1134 from the series "California -- Yo-Semite Valley"

1870

One of the earliest photographic records of Yosemite Valley's iconic landmarks, this stereocard preserves the area's appearance before mass tourism transformed it. The albumen print technique captures fine architectural and geological details that helped establish Yosemite's reputation as a natural wonder worthy of protection.

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Albumen print, stereo

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