Six Mile Creek, Ithaca, N.Y. Well's Fall, looking down 1860 - 1865

J.C. Burritt's "Six Mile Creek, Ithaca, N.Y. Well's Fall, looking down" is a stereoscopic photograph that captures the natural beauty of Six Mile Creek in Ithaca, New York. Created between 1860 and 1865, the image showcases the creek's cascading waters and surrounding forested landscape. The stereoscopic format, popular in the mid-19th century, creates a three-dimensional effect, enhancing the viewer's experience of the scene. This photograph is a testament to the growing interest in landscape photography during this period, which sought to capture the beauty and grandeur of the natural world. The image is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.