View of the Falls of St. Anthony, Minnesota.

This 19th-century view of Saint Anthony Falls, or the Falls of Saint Anthony, offers a glimpse of the only natural major waterfall on the Mississippi River, captured before the city of Minneapolis became significantly developed. Located near what is now downtown Minneapolis, the falls were a vital resource for the early industries in the region, particularly in powering the mills that would later contribute to the city's growth. This scene is rendered as a wood engraving, with handcoloring applied to highlight the details.