Grouping of four (4) outdoor stereoviews published by Lawrence & Houseworth and Thomas Houseworth & Co., documenting the industrial infrastructure of the Comstock silver strike in and around Virginia City and Gold Hill, alongside an early scenic view of Lake Tahoe in the mid 1860s. 

Each is mounted on publisher's cardstock (comprising 2 yellow mounts and 2 orange mounts) with view title, series title, publisher's imprint, and studio credit lines. Versos retain collector pencil inventory markings. 

1.) No. 739. - Empire, Imperial, Challenge, and other Mining Works at Gold Hill. Outdoor albumen stereoview. Illustrated publisher's imprint stamped to verso.

An exceptional, highly detailed overview of the heavy timber shaft headframes, stamp mills, rail spurs, and tailings piles covering the hillsides of Gold Hill.

2.) No. 684. - Eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. View from Rocky Point, looking South, towards Cave Rock. Outdoor albumen stereoview. Illustrated publisher's imprint stamped to verso.

A serene landscape scene showing the rocky shores of Lake Tahoe, large boulders present in the foreground, with the notable landmark 'Cave Rock' being visible in the distance. 

3.) No. 704. - Virginia City and Mount Davidson– from the East. Outdoor albumen stereoview. 

View of Virginia City, Nevada, situated among the surrounding hills with Mount Davidson rising prominently in the background. 

4.) No. 745. -  Bower's Cañon– Gold Hill. Outdoor albumen stereoview. 

View of Bowers Cañon, now called Crown Point Ravine; the area was once a booming mining town named after Sandy and Eilley Bowers, who became extremely wealthy from their Comstock Lode mining claims.

Lawrence & Houseworth were prominent 19th-century American photographers and publishers based in San Francisco, California. Active during the 1860s, they became known for their photographic views of the American West, particularly California and Nevada. Early Lawrence & Houseworth field views documenting the active engineering and landscape transformation of the Comstock strike are foundational works of Western photographic history.

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Very good condition. The prints retain strong tones, rich contrast, and fine clarity. The card mounts remain rigid and flat with light edge rubbing and minor corner wear.