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Little Falls, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
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Little Falls, 1874. Creator: Frederick William Quartley
Little Falls, 1874. The Mohawk River at Little Falls, New York State, USA. The river here makes a descent of over forty feet, accomplishing the effort in three small falls, which have been turned to great profit by the people of the town, for they furnish water-power to a great many factories. These, for the most part, are upon the island which springs up in the river below the first fall...The Erie Canal runs through a channel blasted out of the solid rock at the foot of a steep hill, which rises on the east side of the river, and is called the Rollaway. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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This print captures the mesmerizing beauty of Little Falls in 1874, as seen through the lens of Frederick William Quartley. Located in New York State, USA, this picturesque town is blessed with the majestic Mohawk River flowing through it. The river showcases its power and grace by descending over forty feet in three small falls, which have been ingeniously harnessed for water-power by the industrious people of Little Falls. The focal point of this image is the island that emerges below the first fall, where numerous factories thrive thanks to this abundant source of energy. As we explore further, we notice the Erie Canal cutting through a channel blasted out from solid rock at the foot of a steep hill known as Rollaway. This engineering marvel serves as a testament to human ingenuity during an era marked by industrial revolution and progress. Quartley's masterful composition transports us back to a time when nature and industry coexisted harmoniously. The black-and-white engraving adds depth and texture to every detail captured within this frame - from towering chimneys billowing smoke to sturdy buildings housing manufacturing facilities. This extraordinary piece was originally featured in "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" edited by William Cullen Bryant. It stands not only as an artistic representation but also as a historical document showcasing 19th-century America's landscape, geography, and industrial prowess. Frederick William Quartley's work immortalizes Little Falls' natural phenomena intertwined with human achievement – truly capturing an important chapter in American history.
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