Up East Water St. from the Kirby House 1880s

"Up East Water St. from the Kirby House" is a stereoscopic photograph by Henry Hamilton Bennett, dating back to the 1880s. This image, held in the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the urban landscape of Milwaukee. The view, captured from the Kirby House, shows a bustling street lined with buildings and featuring visible horse-drawn carriages and the intricate tracks of the early streetcar system. Bennett, a pioneer of stereoscopic photography, utilized this technique to create an immersive, three-dimensional experience, transporting viewers to the vibrant streets of late 19th-century Milwaukee.