Gezicht op Broadway en Fifth Avenue, New York 1861 - 1871

This stereoscopic photograph, created between 1861 and 1871, depicts a bird's-eye view of Broadway and Fifth Avenue in New York City. The anonymous photographer captured a bustling city scene, showcasing the developing urban landscape of the time. The image provides a glimpse into the architecture and street life of 19th-century New York, offering a valuable historical record of the city's growth. The stereoscopic format, which creates a 3D effect when viewed with a stereoscope, further enhances the viewer's immersion in the scene. The image highlights the grandeur of the city's avenues and buildings, capturing a moment in time before the advent of skyscrapers and modern urban planning.