Benjamin West Kilburn Collection

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

Germans Day, California Midwinter Exposition, 1850s-1910s. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Germans Day, California Midwinter Exposition, 1850s-1910s. [California Midwinter International Exposition, 1894?]

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

Group of 14 stereographs of Africa and Actors, 1850s-1910s. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Group of 14 stereographs of Africa and Actors, 1850s-1910s. (Scene Above Bridge, on the Cape to Cairo Railway Over Zambezi River, near Victoria Falls, River.)

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

Senate Front, Washington D. C. c1900. Creator: Kilburn Brothers
Senate Front, Washington D.C. c1900. The entrance to the United States Senate, in the north wing of the Capitol Building. The marble sculpture, entitled The Rescue

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

Can t you talk, Jack?, 1882. Artist: BW Kilburn
Can t you talk, Jack?, 1882. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Queen of the May, 1886. Artist: BW Kilburn
Queen of the May, 1886. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The rough and ready of New York, USA, 1888. Artist: BW Kilburn
The rough and ready of New York, USA, 1888. Stereoscopic card. Detail

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Benjamin West Kilburn, a prolific photographer from the 1850s to the 1910s, captured breathtaking moments that showcased his talent and creativity. From Germans Day at the California Midwinter Exposition to iconic landmarks like the Tip-Top House and Frost Work on Mt. Washington, Kilburn's photographs were nothing short of mesmerizing. One of his notable works was "The Great Forth Bridge" near Edinburgh, Scotland in 1891. Kilburn's keen eye for detail brought this architectural marvel to life through his lens. Another masterpiece was "The Illumination" during Chicago Day at the World Columbian Exposition in 1893. The vibrant lights and bustling atmosphere were expertly captured by Kilburn, immersing viewers into this grand event. Kilburn also ventured into capturing natural wonders such as "The Glory of Niagara Falls" in 1886. His photograph showcased the sheer power and beauty of one of nature's most awe-inspiring creations. In "In Midair, " taken in Yosemite Valley in 1894, he fearlessly suspended himself thousands of feet above ground to capture an exhilarating perspective that left viewers breathless. Not limited to landscapes alone, Kilburn also documented human experiences with photographs like "Our Trip to the Mines" in Ouray, Colorado in 1890 and "Our Captain" guiding us over pathless waters that same year. These images revealed both adventure and camaraderie among explorers seeking new frontiers. Whether it was Mirror Lake reflecting Yosemite's majestic scenery or Lick Observatory perched atop Mount Hamilton showcasing mankind's pursuit of knowledge, Benjamin West Kilburn had an uncanny ability to transport viewers through time and space with each click of his camera shutter. His final work featured here is titled "Great Canyon from Point Lookout, " taken at Yellowstone National Park in 1896.