New York 1875 - 1899

This stereoscopic photograph, created sometime between 1875 and 1899 by an anonymous artist, captures a view of a bustling train station in New York. The photograph, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, highlights the station's impressive architecture, with its towering vaulted ceilings and intricate ironwork. Multiple train tracks lined with carriages fill the space, hinting at the dynamism of the era. The photograph provides a glimpse into the rapid growth and technological advancement that characterized the late 19th century.