No. 186. Chicago, Burlington & Northern Rail Road Bridge Across Mouth of La Croix River 1891

"No. 186. Chicago, Burlington & Northern Rail Road Bridge Across Mouth of La Croix River" is a cyanotype photograph created by Henry P. Bosse in 1891. The image, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a view of a bridge spanning a river, with a small wooden cabin visible in the foreground. The cyanotype process, popular in the late 19th century, produces a distinctive blue hue, creating a unique aesthetic for this documentation of industrial infrastructure and natural landscapes. The image showcases Bosse's expertise in capturing the essence of a particular place, highlighting the intersection of human engineering and natural beauty.