America the Beautiful - Original photographs

A collection of 19th and early 20th century photographs of America. Early photographers took wonderful photographs of America, often spending months pursuing their quest for the beauty that they found in the vast open spaces of the country. This was supplemented by the city photographers who in their spare moments photographed the places where they worked. 19th century photographers like Carleton Watkins and William Henry Jackson were the inspiration for 20th century photographers like Ansel Adams. These beautiful photographs from a bygone era are a peek into the world that was. Happy Birthday America.