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Title
View of the Three Brothers Mountain from the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, ca.1900-1940
Creator
Pierce, C.C. (Charles C.), 1861-1946
Date Created and/or Issued
circa 1900/1940
Publication Information
University of Southern California. Libraries
Contributing Institution
California Historical Society
University of Southern California Digital Library
Collection
California Historical Society Collection, 1860-1960
Rights Information
Doheny Memorial Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189
Public Domain. Release under the CC BY Attribution license--http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--Credit both “University of Southern California. Libraries” and “California Historical Society” as the source. Digitally reproduced by the USC Digital Library; From the California Historical Society Collection at the University of Southern California
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Description
Photograph of a view of the Three Brothers Mountain from the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California, ca.1900-1940. The triple rock formation forms part of the mountain range. Its mirrored image is visible in the river (foreground). Tall trees cover the area between the mountain range and the river.
"Yosemite Valley, about 3,000 feet deep and just a mile or two wide, is known for its landmark rock formations. Half Dome is perhaps the most recognized symbol of Yosemite. Rising over 4,000 feet above the Valley floor, it is one of the most sought-after landmarks in Yosemite. Some people even hike or rock climb to the top! El Capitan is a favorite for experienced rock climbers. Rising almost 3,000 feet above the Valley floor, it is the largest monolith of granite in the world. Cathedral Rocks and Spires form the eastern side of the canyon through which Bridalveil Creek flows. The Three Brothers are located just east of El Capitan. Sentinel Rock, like a sentry, overlooks Yosemite Valley, along the opposite side of the Valley From Yosemite Falls." -- unknown author.
Type
image
Format
1 photograph : photoprint, b&w
26 x 21 cm.
photographic prints
photographs
Identifier
chs-m14130
USC-1-1-1-14290 [Legacy record ID]
CHS-5987
http://doi.org/10.25549/chs-m14130
http://thumbnails.digitallibrary.usc.edu/CHS-5987.jpg
Subject
Natural features--Parks--Yosemite--Mountains--Three Brothers
Yosemite national park (Calif.)
Mountains
Trees
Parks
Time Period
circa 1900/1940
Place
California
Mariposa
USA
valleys: Yosemite Valley
Source
1-60-77 [Microfiche number]
5987 [Accession number]
CHS-5987 [Call number]
California Historical Society [Contributing entity]
Relation
California Historical Society Collection, 1860-1960
Title Insurance and Trust, and C.C. Pierce Photography Collection, 1860-1960
USC
chs-m265

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