Fall Creek, Ithaca, N.Y. 5th, or Trip Hammer Fall, 65 feet high 1860 - 1865

"Fall Creek, Ithaca, N.Y. 5th, or Trip Hammer Fall, 65 feet high" is a stereoscopic photograph by J.C. Burritt dating from 1860 to 1865, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. This image, in the style of 19th-century landscape photography, captures the picturesque Fall Creek waterfall in Ithaca, New York, showcasing its beauty and natural splendor. The use of stereoscopy, a technique that creates the illusion of depth, further enhances the viewer's appreciation for the scene, transporting them to the heart of the wilderness. Burritt's photograph is a captivating document of the landscape, a popular subject in 19th-century American photography.