Buttermilk Creek, Ithaca, N.Y. View looking down 1st and 2d Falls, 207 feet 1860 - 1865

"Buttermilk Creek, Ithaca, N.Y. View looking down 1st and 2d Falls, 207 feet" is a stereoscopic photograph by J.C. Burritt, created between 1860 and 1865. The image captures the natural beauty of Buttermilk Creek in Ithaca, New York, with a focus on the first and second falls. The stereoscopic format, popular in the 19th century, creates a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope, immersing the viewer in the scene. This photograph, now part of the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the scenic landscapes and the burgeoning photographic practice of the mid-19th century.