A view of the Falls of St. Anthony on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, partly jammed with logs from a sawmill upstream; Ard Godfrey, who constructed the sawmill in 1849, stands on a log in the foreground. Daguerreotype, c1852, by Tallmadge Elwell

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A view of the Falls of St. Anthony on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, partly jammed with logs from a sawmill upstream; Ard Godfrey, who constructed the sawmill in 1849, stands on a log in the foreground. Daguerreotype, c1852, by Tallmadge Elwell

ST. ANTHONY FALLS, c1850.
A view of the Falls of St. Anthony on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, partly jammed with logs from a sawmill upstream; Ard Godfrey, who constructed the sawmill in 1849, stands on a log in the foreground. Daguerreotype, c1852, by Tallmadge Elwell

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Media ID 10410030

1852 Anthony Daguerreotype Fall Frame Godfrey Independent Logging Long Exposure Mississippi River Nature Riverside Sawmill Waterfall Elwell Saint Anthony Falls

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This daguerreotype captures a mesmerizing view of the Falls of St. Anthony on the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph, taken around 1852 by Tallmadge Elwell, showcases the natural beauty of this iconic waterfall while also providing a glimpse into the bustling sawmill industry of that time. In the foreground stands Ard Godfrey, an instrumental figure in constructing the sawmill back in 1849. Perched confidently on a log amidst a partially jammed river filled with logs from upstream, Godfrey symbolizes both human ingenuity and our harmonious coexistence with nature. The long exposure used to capture this image adds an ethereal quality to the scene, blurring the rushing water and creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The frame is filled with elements that evoke feelings of awe and wonder - from the cascading waterfall itself to the rugged riverside landscape surrounding it. This daguerreotype is not just a snapshot frozen in time; it represents an era when man harnessed nature's power for industrial progress while still respecting its grandeur. It serves as a testament to our ability to shape our environment without losing sight of its inherent beauty. Displayed proudly in Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, this print invites viewers to contemplate both history and nature through one remarkable image.

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