Characteristic ruin, of the Pueblo San Juan, New Mexico, on the north bank of the San Juan River, about 15 miles west of the mouth of Cañon Largo. The present race of Indians know nothing of when or by whom these buildings were constructed. The ruin is about 350 feet square, and built of natural stone, joined together by a mud cement.

Photography and Media

1874

Timothy O’Sullivan (American, born Ireland, 1840–1882)
commissioned by George Wheeler for the War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Photography and Media

Artist: Timothy O'Sullivan
Title: Characteristic ruin, of the Pueblo San Juan, New Mexico, on the north bank of the San Juan River, about 15 miles west of the mouth of Cañon Largo. The present race of Indians know nothing of when or by whom these buildings were constructed. The ruin is about 350 feet square, and built of natural stone, joined together by a mud cement.
Origin: United States
Date: Made 1874
Medium: Albumen print, stereo, No. 43 from the series "Geographical Explorations and Surveys West of the 100th Meridian"
Dimensions: 9.3 × 7.4 cm (each image); 9.9 × 17.8 cm (card)
Credit Line: Photography Gallery Fund
Reference Number: 1959.616.39
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