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View of the San Francisco harbor. Daguerreotype, 1850 or 1851
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View of the San Francisco harbor. Daguerreotype, 1850 or 1851
SAN FRANCISCO, c1850.
View of the San Francisco harbor. Daguerreotype, 1850 or 1851
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 10414318
1850 1851 California Cityscape Daguerreotype Frame Harbor Sailboat San Francisco Ship View
View of the San Francisco Harbor - A Glimpse into the Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This daguerreotype, captured in 1850 or 1851, offers a rare glimpse into the bustling cityscape of mid-19th century San Francisco. The image showcases the vibrant harbor, with its majestic sailboats gracefully gliding across the shimmering waters of the bay. The photograph's frame captures not only the natural beauty of California's coast but also hints at a rapidly developing city on its shores. Amidst this picturesque scene, we can see buildings rising up along the waterfront, bearing witness to an era defined by growth and progress. As our eyes wander through this historical snapshot, we are transported back in time to an era when San Francisco was still emerging as a major American metropolis. The details within this daguerreotype invite us to imagine what life must have been like during those early years – from sailors navigating their ships through treacherous waters to merchants conducting business along these busy docks. Preserved by The Granger Collection and now available as a stunning photo print, this artifact serves as a visual testament to both the artistic skill of early photographers and the rich history that unfolded within these very streets. It is a window into an age long gone yet forever immortalized through this remarkable piece of art.
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