B W Kilburn Collection

The Merry Twins, New Hampshire, . Creator: BW Kilburn
The Merry Twins, New Hampshire

Tip-Top House and Frost Work. Mt. Washington, 1877. Creator: BW Kilburn
Tip-Top House and Frost Work. Mt. Washington, 1877. Albumen silver print, stereocard

The Great Forth Bridge, Near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1891. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Great Forth Bridge, Near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1891. Albumen silver print, stereocard

The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. [Electricity provided by Westinghouse, used to decorate buildings with incandescent lights, illuminate fountains

Pass of the Crawford Notch, and Train, late 19th century. Creator: BW Kilburn
Pass of the Crawford Notch, and Train, late 19th century. Albumen print, stereocard

The Glory of Niagara Falls, U. S. A. 1886. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Glory of Niagara Falls, U.S.A. 1886. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Our Trip to the Mines, Ouray, Col, U. S. A. 1890. Creator: BW Kilburn
Our Trip to the Mines, Ouray, Col, U.S.A. 1890. [Travellers visiting goldmines in Colorado]. Albumen silver print, stereocard

In Midair 3000 feet from anywhere, Yosemite, Cal. 1894. Creator: BW Kilburn
In Midair 3000 feet from anywhere, Yosemite, Cal. 1894. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Our Captain, Our Guide over Pathless Waters, 1890. Creator: BW Kilburn
Our Captain, Our Guide over Pathless Waters, 1890. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Mirror Lake, Yosemite, California, 1894. Creator: BW Kilburn
Mirror Lake, Yosemite, California, 1894. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, 1895. Creator: BW Kilburn
Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California, 1895. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Great Canyon from Point Lookout, Yellowstone National Park, 1896. Creator: BW Kilburn
Great Canyon from Point Lookout, Yellowstone National Park, 1896. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Glories of Mt. Washington, Midwinter, 1895. Creator: BW Kilburn
Glories of Mt. Washington, Midwinter, 1895. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Frankenstein Trestle and Train, P. & O. R. R. Crawford Notch, N. H. late 19th century
Frankenstein Trestle and Train, P. & O. R.R. Crawford Notch, N.H. late 19th century. [Steam locomotive on wooden trestle bridge, Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad, New Hampshire]

Excavation Pompeii, Italy, 1891. Creator: BW Kilburn
Excavation Pompeii, Italy, 1891. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Don t get the clothes too blue!, 1897. Creator: BW Kilburn
Don t get the clothes too blue!, 1897. [Woman in bloomers-style bicycling outfit instructing her husband how to do the laundry

Did any of them get away?, 1893. Creator: BW Kilburn
Did any of them get away?, 1893. [Man looking at his wife and new-born triplets]. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Bank of England, from Mansion House, London, 1891. Creator: BW Kilburn
Bank of England, from Mansion House, London, 1891. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Weighing the Baby, 1892. Creator: BW Kilburn
Weighing the Baby, 1892. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Our Country Cousin, 1882. Creator: BW Kilburn
Our Country Cousin, 1882. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Full Moon, 1891. Creator: BW Kilburn
Full Moon, 1891. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Coasting, Mt. Washington Railway, c1900. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Coasting, Mt. Washington Railway, c1900. The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the worlds first mountain-climbing cog railway (rack-and-pinion railway), opened to paying customers in 1868

The Main Hall in Gambling House at Monte Carlo, 1897. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Main Hall in Gambling House at Monte Carlo, 1897. The roulette salon in the Monaco Casino. Stereocard by B. W. Kilburn

The Great Dining Hall, Windsor Hotel, said to be the finest in the World, Montreal, Canada, 1894. The Windsor Hotel opened in 1878, and counted some famous names among its guests

Dining Hall, Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, Largest Dining Hall in the World, 1882. The Grand Union Hotel at Saratoga Springs, New York state, was the worlds largest hotel

Monte Carlo, looking from the Casino, 1897. Creator: BW Kilburn
Monte Carlo, looking from the Casino, 1897. Palm trees in the gardens of Monaco. Stereocard by B. W. Kilburn

Sir Knights Hall, Slot Frederiksborg, finest in the world, Denmark, 1897. Creator: BW Kilburn
Sir Knights Hall, Slot Frederiksborg, finest in the world, Denmark, 1897. The Great Hall at Frederiksborg Castle, Copenhagen, was destroyed by fire in 1859

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"B W Kilburn: Capturing the World's Wonders Through His Lens" Step into a world frozen in time as we delve into the captivating works of BW Kilburn, a visionary photographer who transported viewers to breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks. With his camera as his paintbrush, Kilburn painted vivid pictures that have stood the test of time. In 1877, Kilburn took us on a journey to New Hampshire's Mt. Washington, where he immortalized the Tip-Top House and its delicate frost work. The intricate details captured in this photograph transport us to an enchanting winter wonderland. Traveling across continents, Kilburn then whisked us away to Scotland's Great Forth Bridge in 1891. Standing tall and majestic near Edinburgh, this architectural marvel was brought to life through his lens. Its grandeur leaves us awe-inspired even today. The year 1893 saw Kilburn capturing another momentous event - The Illumination during Chicago Day at the World Columbian Exposition. Through his lens, he immortalized the vibrant lights that transformed Chicago into a dazzling spectacle for all eyes to behold. Kilburn didn't just capture man-made wonders; he also ventured into nature's realm with photographs like "Pass of Crawford Notch" featuring a train traversing through rugged terrain in late 19th century America. This image encapsulates both human engineering triumphs and Mother Nature's raw beauty. One cannot discuss BW Kilburn without mentioning Niagara Falls - one of Earth's most magnificent natural wonders. In 1886, he unveiled "The Glory of Niagara Falls, " showcasing its sheer power and ethereal mist that has captivated visitors for centuries. From there, our journey takes us westward to Ouray, Colorado in 1890 where we join Kilburn on an unforgettable trip to the mines. His photographs reveal not only the harsh realities faced by miners but also their indomitable spirit amidst adversity. In 1894, Kilburn took us to new heights.