Buttermilk Creek, Ithaca, N.Y. Steeple Rock from the Fall above. Height about 50 feet 1860 - 1865

This stereoscopic photograph by J.C. Burritt depicts the dramatic natural landscape of Buttermilk Creek in Ithaca, New York. The image captures a view of “Steeple Rock” from above the fall, showcasing the layered rock formations and the log bridge crossing the stream. Created between 1860 and 1865, the work is an example of early photographic documentation of natural beauty and its impact on the viewer. The image’s detailed, three-dimensional effect, achieved through stereoscopic viewing, immerses the observer in the scene, encouraging a sense of exploration and appreciation for the natural world.