Quarrying Granite for Mormon Temple 1870 - 1878

"Quarrying Granite for Mormon Temple" is a stereoscopic photograph by William Henry Jackson, documenting the extraction of granite for the construction of the Salt Lake Temple in Utah. The image captures a group of men working in a quarry, showcasing the labor-intensive process of extracting large blocks of granite. This photograph, created between 1870 and 1878, provides a glimpse into the history of early Mormon settlements and the construction of their iconic temple. The photograph is a part of a larger collection by Jackson, depicting views of the Rocky Mountains.