Benjamin Upton (American, 1818-1910). Cabinet card photograph depicting St. Anthony Falls in 1863 in Minnesota. Titled “St. Anthony Falls in 1863.” Additional locations are labeled in ink such as Rollins House, West’s Hotel, Bridge leading to Hennepin Island, and Barnard Bros Furniture Manufactory. Numbered “31” in ink along the upper right corner of the mat. Stamped along the verso “Published by E. A. Bromley, Minneapolis, from the original Upton negatives.” and “Hill Reference Library St. Paul” along with a library catalog number in pencil.

Provenance: Collection of the James J. Hill Reference Library. Certain individuals are prohibited by law to purchase items in this auction. Descendants of James J. Hill within three generations (Great Grandchildren and closer) are not allowed to purchase items. Additionally, board members of the foundation and their families (spouses, children, spouses of children, grandchildren) are also prohibited from purchasing items.

Unframed: Height: 6 in x width: 8 1/4 in.
Matted: Height: 10 in x width: 12 in.