View of the Falls of St. Anthony, Minnesota.

• Price: $70.00
  

  SKU: 53785

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• MEDIUM: Wood engraving, modern handcolor.

  DATE: c.1870.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 5/8 x 7 3/4" (14.2 x 19.8 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: This 19th-century view of Saint Anthony Falls, or the Falls of Saint Anthony, offers a glimpse of the only natural major waterfall on the Mississippi River, captured before the city of Minneapolis became significantly developed. Located near what is now downtown Minneapolis, the falls were a vital resource for the early industries in the region, particularly in powering the mills that would later contribute to the city’s growth. This scene is rendered as a wood engraving, with handcoloring applied to highlight the details.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 11" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - United States , Minnesota, Mississippi