Webber Canon, U.P.R.R. 1863 - 1903

This stereoscopic photograph, "Webber Canon, U.P.R.R.", is a testament to the artistic prowess of Charles Bierstadt, a renowned landscape photographer of the 19th century. The image, captured between 1863 and 1903, showcases a picturesque scene of a railway track winding through a rugged canyon. The use of stereoscopic photography, a popular medium in the Victorian era, creates a three-dimensional effect, drawing the viewer into the vastness of the landscape. The detail in the photograph highlights the stark beauty of the American West and the transformative power of railroad construction in the 19th century.