Unloading Coal 1880s

"Unloading Coal" is a stereoscopic photograph from the 1880s by Henry Hamilton Bennett, depicting a bustling scene of laborers unloading coal at a dock. This is a common subject in Bennett's work. The stereoscopic effect allows viewers to see the scene in three dimensions, creating a sense of immediacy and realism. Bennett's photographs of Milwaukee, such as this one, provide glimpses into the city's history and industrial development. This image offers a glimpse into the working class of Milwaukee during this period.