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The Hotel from Mammoth Grove, ca. 1872, printed ca. 1876
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The Hotel from Mammoth Grove, ca. 1872, printed ca. 1876
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Albumen Photograph Big Tree Calaveras Big Trees State Park Calaveras County Calaveras Grove California Carleton E Watkins Carleton Emmons Carleton Emmons Watkins Hotel National Park Redwood Round Sepia Sequoia Sequoiadendron Giganteum Watkins Watkins Carleton Emmons Wellingtonia Woods
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This photograph, titled "The Hotel from Mammoth Grove" transports us back to the enchanting landscapes of 19th century America. Taken by the talented Carleton Emmons Watkins around 1872, this print was created approximately four years later. The image showcases a magnificent hotel nestled amidst the awe-inspiring Calaveras Big Trees State Park in Calaveras County, California. Towering sequoia trees surround the grand Victorian-style building, creating a striking contrast between nature's giants and human architecture. The circular shape of the hotel adds an intriguing element to the composition, harmonizing with its natural surroundings. Watkins' expert use of albumen photography captures every intricate detail with remarkable clarity. The sepia tones lend a timeless quality to this snapshot from history, evoking a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. As we gaze upon this piece of heritage art, we are reminded of America's rich natural beauty and its enduring fascination with exploration and preservation. This photograph serves as a testament to both man's ingenuity in constructing such an elegant structure within nature's embrace and our ongoing commitment to conserving these precious woodlands for future generations. Carleton Emmons Watkins' skillful eye has immortalized this moment in time—a fusion of architectural marvels and majestic wilderness—inviting us into his world where past meets present through the lens of his camera.
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