Group of three original stereoviews documenting the grandeur and historical significance of the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah. Two of the views capture the vast interior of the newly built Tabernacle, with one showing the interior festooned with floral garlands and bunting, likely for a major celebration or dedication. These views were published by C.W. Carter and C.R. Savage, two of the most prominent photographers in Utah Territory during the 19th century. Both images showcase the impressive organ and the sweeping rows of pews that gave the Tabernacle its unmatched acoustic and visual drama.
The third view offers a rare exterior look at the massive domed structure, identified on the mount as the "New Tabernacle." It was photographed and published by Savage & Ottinger, with their imprint on the vividly colored green mount. Visible are the long colonnade of columns and the surrounding trees lining the tabernacle’s footprint. This image provides critical visual context to the scale and architectural ambition of the building.
These stereoviews are historically valuable not only for their documentary detail but also for their connection to early Western photographers who helped shape the visual identity of the American West. All three views are on period mounts, with printed or manuscript captions, and exhibit varying degrees of light soiling, corner wear, and toning consistent with age. A fine group for collectors of Utah history, Mormon ephemera, or 19th-century architectural photography.
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