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- The Grande Cascade of the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France, 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
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The Grande Cascade of the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France, 1860-1890
- "Chipeta Falls," Colorado, 1883 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- 1883
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"Chipeta Falls," Colorado, 1883
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- Pennant, "Blackwater Falls State Park. West Virginia," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from state parks usually depict an iconic landmark or geological feature. This West Virginia state park keepsake features an image of the park's picturesque 62-foot Blackwater Falls.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Blackwater Falls State Park. West Virginia," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from state parks usually depict an iconic landmark or geological feature. This West Virginia state park keepsake features an image of the park's picturesque 62-foot Blackwater Falls.
- Three Men in Front of Frozen Waterfall, 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
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Three Men in Front of Frozen Waterfall, 1860-1890
- Composite Photograph of the American and Canadian Falls at Niagara, circa 1900 - This is likely the first composite photograph made of the Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls on the Niagara River between Canada and the United States. It was taken with an "Al-Vista" panoramic camera by Leonard J. Smith. Smith owned the Multiscope and Film Company in Burlington, Wisconsin, which manufactured and sold the "Al-Vista" camera in the early 1900s.
- circa 1900
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Composite Photograph of the American and Canadian Falls at Niagara, circa 1900
This is likely the first composite photograph made of the Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls on the Niagara River between Canada and the United States. It was taken with an "Al-Vista" panoramic camera by Leonard J. Smith. Smith owned the Multiscope and Film Company in Burlington, Wisconsin, which manufactured and sold the "Al-Vista" camera in the early 1900s.
- Ute Pass and Rainbow Falls, Manitou Springs, Colorado, circa 1880 - Few places seemed more romantic than the American West to tourists at the turn of the 20th century. Many headed westward, seeking the untamed natural beauty and vast open spaces that epitomized opportunity, individuality, and what it meant to be American. Vacationers often toured the rugged landscape from horse-drawn vehicles. This buggy takes sightseers past Rainbow Falls in Colorado.
- circa 1880
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Ute Pass and Rainbow Falls, Manitou Springs, Colorado, circa 1880
Few places seemed more romantic than the American West to tourists at the turn of the 20th century. Many headed westward, seeking the untamed natural beauty and vast open spaces that epitomized opportunity, individuality, and what it meant to be American. Vacationers often toured the rugged landscape from horse-drawn vehicles. This buggy takes sightseers past Rainbow Falls in Colorado.
- Lithograph, "Niagara Falls, American Side," 1855 -
- 1855
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Lithograph, "Niagara Falls, American Side," 1855
- Niagara Falls, circa 1875 -
- circa 1875
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Niagara Falls, circa 1875
- Seven Falls, South Cheyenne Canon [sic], Colorado, 1908-1910 - Few places seemed more romantic than the American West to tourists at the turn of the 20th century. Many headed westward, seeking the untamed natural beauty and vast open spaces that epitomized opportunity, individuality, and what it meant to be American. Tours of Colorado's rugged, scenic terrain attracted vacationers looking to add a level of excitement to casual sightseeing.
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- 1908-1910
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Seven Falls, South Cheyenne Canon [sic], Colorado, 1908-1910
Few places seemed more romantic than the American West to tourists at the turn of the 20th century. Many headed westward, seeking the untamed natural beauty and vast open spaces that epitomized opportunity, individuality, and what it meant to be American. Tours of Colorado's rugged, scenic terrain attracted vacationers looking to add a level of excitement to casual sightseeing.
- Agnes Bongero and Geraldine Rosowski Seated near Lower Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan, 1966 - Cameras became a symbol of tourism in the United States following World War II. Vacationing Americans, like these sisters posing near a waterfall in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, commonly created their own photographic records by which to remember valued moments of their trips. This photograph was taken with a 1963 Polaroid Electric Eye Land Camera, an instant camera with self-developing film.
- 1966
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Agnes Bongero and Geraldine Rosowski Seated near Lower Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan, 1966
Cameras became a symbol of tourism in the United States following World War II. Vacationing Americans, like these sisters posing near a waterfall in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, commonly created their own photographic records by which to remember valued moments of their trips. This photograph was taken with a 1963 Polaroid Electric Eye Land Camera, an instant camera with self-developing film.