Nature, as portrayed by the Detroit Publishing Company photographers, was awe-inspiring, majestic, and mysterious. Their scenic photographs often resembled landscape paintings. People appeared as part of the scenery. The growing tourist industry fed the interest in scenic views, which were the most popular of the company's photographs.

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Natural Bridge, Virginia

Photochrom Print, Color Lithograph
Detroit Photographic Company
Copyright 1900 based on a photograph made about 1895  
Height 8-7/8"; Width 6-5/8"

DPC print stock # 53611
Accession ID # 37.102.95

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