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Arizona United States Of America Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Natural Wonders of Arizona: A Glimpse into its Rich History" Step back in time to 1940

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Albumen print, from the album " Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: View on Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

View on Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
View on Apache Lake, Sierra Blanca Range, Arizona, 1873. Albumen print, from the album " Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Distant View of Camp Apache, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Distant View of Camp Apache, Arizona, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Distant View of Camp Apache, Arizona, 1873. Albumen print, from the album " Geographical & Geological Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian, " vol. 1

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Black Canon, Colorado River, looking below near Camp 7. Explorations in Nevada and Arizona... 1871

Black Canon, Colorado River, looking below near Camp 7. Explorations in Nevada and Arizona... 1871
Black Canon, Colorado River, looking below near Camp 7. Explorations in Nevada and Arizona, Expedition of 1871. Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Com'd'g. 1871

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Newspaper Brand Announcements, c. 1942. Creator: Elizabeth Johnson

Newspaper Brand Announcements, c. 1942. Creator: Elizabeth Johnson
Newspaper Brand Announcements, c. 1942

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Train Landscape in Arizona, 1890. Creator: Louis Michel Eilshemius

Train Landscape in Arizona, 1890. Creator: Louis Michel Eilshemius
Train Landscape in Arizona, 1890

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: The Bright Angel Trail, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell

The Bright Angel Trail, 1912. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Bright Angel Trail, 1912

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Geronimo, Apache, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &

Geronimo, Apache, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen &
Geronimo, Apache, from the American Indian Chiefs series (N2) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Wheeler Survey, Season of 1872, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell

Wheeler Survey, Season of 1872, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Wheeler Survey, Season of 1872, 1872. [Colorado River Series. Canon of Kanab Wash, Looking South]

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Mouth of Kanab Wash, looking West, 1872

Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, Mouth of Kanab Wash, looking West, 1872

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Limestone Walls, Kanab Wash, Colorado River, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell

Limestone Walls, Kanab Wash, Colorado River, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Limestone Walls, Kanab Wash, Colorado River, 1872

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Canon of Kanab Wash, Looking South, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell

Canon of Kanab Wash, Looking South, 1872. Creator: William H. Bell
Canon of Kanab Wash, Looking South, 1872. [Colorado River Series]

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Black Canon, From Camp 8, Looking Above, 1871. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Black Canon, From Camp 8, Looking Above, 1871. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Black Canon, From Camp 8, Looking Above, 1871

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Head of Canyon de Chelle, Looking Down, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan

Head of Canyon de Chelle, Looking Down, 1873. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Head of Canyon de Chelle, Looking Down, 1873

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Marble Canyon, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton

Marble Canyon, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Marble Canyon, 1874. View of Marble Canyon which marks the beginning of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. The most beautiful of all the canyons begins at the mouth of the Paria [River]

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Walls of the Grand Canyon, 1874. Creator: Phineas F. Annin

Walls of the Grand Canyon, 1874. Creator: Phineas F. Annin
Walls of the Grand Canyon, 1874. A waterfall in the Grand Canyon, carved out by the Colorado River and its tributaries in Utah and Arizona, USA

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Bowlder Canon, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton

Bowlder Canon, 1874. Creator: W. J. Linton
Bowlder Canon, 1874. The Colorado River flowing through Boulder Canyon, (originally Devils Gate Canyon), between Nevada and Arizona, USA....we enter the Bowlder Canon

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Typical Cacti of Southern Arizona Desert, Pima County, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

Typical Cacti of Southern Arizona Desert, Pima County, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Typical Cacti of Southern Arizona Desert, Pima County, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: A Sublime Spectacle - Across the Canyon from El Tovar on South Rim, Grand Canyon Nat

A Sublime Spectacle - Across the Canyon from El Tovar on South Rim, Grand Canyon Nat. Park, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Wolpi... a chief pueblo of the mysterious Moki race (Cliff Dwellers), Arizona, U

Wolpi... a chief pueblo of the mysterious Moki race (Cliff Dwellers), Arizona, U
Wolpi - 600 ft. above the plain - a chief " pueblo" of the mysterious Moki race (Cliff Dwellers), Arizona, U.S.A. 1901

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: March through Tesacod Canyon, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

March through Tesacod Canyon, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
March through Tesacod Canyon, c1905. Rear view of Navajo Indians on horseback making their way over the sparse, dry, grassy floor of Tesacod Canyon

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Antelope ruin-Navaho, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Antelope ruin-Navaho, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Antelope ruin-Navaho, c1906. Ruins of buildings next to wall on canyon floor

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: The saguaro harvest-Pima, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

The saguaro harvest-Pima, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The saguaro harvest-Pima, c1907. Two Pima women harvesting "hasen", the sweet, pear-sized fruit from the giant Saguaro cactus, which may be eaten fresh or dried

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Walpi homes-Hopi, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Walpi homes-Hopi, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Walpi homes-Hopi, c1907. Women climbing ladder and steps of pueblo building

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: Snake dancers entering the plaza, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Snake dancers entering the plaza, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Snake dancers entering the plaza, c1905. Spectators gathered on hillside and rooftop, snake dancers below

Background imageArizona United States Of America Collection: The cliffs, Canyon de Chelly, Ariz. c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

The cliffs, Canyon de Chelly, Ariz. c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The cliffs, Canyon de Chelly, Ariz. c1905. Four people on horseback and cliffs in background




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"Exploring the Natural Wonders of Arizona: A Glimpse into its Rich History" Step back in time to 1940, where Russell Lee captured the essence of Arizona's generosity with a photograph titled "Distributing surplus commodities, St. Johns. " This image showcases the state's commitment to helping those in need. Traveling further back, we find ourselves in 1872 with William H. Bell's captivating photograph titled "Perched Rock, Rocker Creek. " This stunning rock formation reminds us of Arizona's unique geological wonders that have stood the test of time. Continuing our journey through history, we encounter a fascinating sight from 1871 - a "Rock Carved by Drifting Sand below Fortification Rock. " Witnessing nature's artistic touch on this ancient rock formation leaves us awestruck. Tim O'Sullivan takes us deeper into Arizona's breathtaking landscapes with his photographs. In "North Fork Canon, Sierra Blanca Creek, " taken in 1873, we are immersed in the beauty and tranquility of this picturesque canyon. As we gaze across the Colorado River towards Paria Creek in 1873, we are reminded of how interconnected nature is and how it effortlessly merges different elements together. The grandeur continues as Tim O'Sullivan captures an awe-inspiring view at the Head of Canon de Chelle. The towering walls reaching heights up to 1200 feet remind us just how small we are compared to Mother Nature herself. Moving along to another masterpiece by Tim O'Sullivan - "Entrance to Black Canon. " This photograph transports us to a place where water meets stone and showcases Arizona's diverse natural formations carved by time and erosion. In 1871, Tim O'Sullivan introduces us to Cereus giganteus – a majestic cactus species found only in Arizona. Its towering presence serves as a reminder that even amidst harsh conditions, life finds its way to thrive.