Down through the Falls 1889

"Down Through the Falls" is a stereoscopic photograph taken in 1889 by Henry Hamilton Bennett. The image depicts a view of the Dells of the St. Louis River in Wisconsin. Bennett was a renowned photographer who specialized in capturing the beauty of the American West and Midwest. His work was highly sought after by tourists and collectors, and his stereoscopic photographs provided a unique and immersive viewing experience. This specific image shows a rushing waterfall cascading over rocks, highlighting the natural beauty of the Dells of the St. Louis River, a popular tourist destination in Wisconsin. The photograph is a fine example of the stereoscopic photography genre, which was popular in the late 19th century, allowing viewers to see a 3D image through a stereoscope.