Stereoviews of Florida and the Caribbean
June 23, 2006 through September 10, 2006
Lobby Exhibition

Stereoviews, two nearly identical photographs that gave the illusion of a three-dimensional image, documented the changing world of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Commonly viewed through a stereoscope in homes as a form of entertainment, stereoviews also served as postcards and advertisements for potential tourists. See stereoviews of Florida’s flora and fauna, the Everglades, historical sites and luxurious hotels. Take an early 3D look at sugar cane fields, banana and cacao trees, and picturesque plazas, streets and houses from the Caribbean. Also captured in this collection are dramatic images of preparations for the Spanish-American War in Key West, the construction and use of Panama Canal, and the aftermath of regional earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Stereoviews of Florida and the Caribbean is presented in collaboration with the National Stereoscopic Association.

Organized by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in collaboration with the National Stereoscopic Association.