Seneca Ray Stoddard
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Adapting the Land

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Then as now, how the Adirondacks are used and by whom, are defining questions. In Stoddard’s day, unregulated mining and logging devastated much of the pristine Adirondack scenery. He documented that loss and used those images to foster a new ethic of responsibility for the landscape, leading to the 1892 “Forever Wild” clause in the New York State Constitution. Yet, with the growing appreciation of that preserved landscape, tourists initiated their own changes on the land to improve access and comfort.
  • Tupper Lake Outlet  New York State Museum, H-1972.84.47
  • Logging New York State Museum, H-1972.84.78
  • Mt. Morris from Outlet, Tupper Lake New York State Museum, H-1972.84.423
  • ‘A Jam,' Luzerne Falls New York State Museum, H-1972.84.445
  • 'A Jam,' Luzerne Falls New York State Museum, H-1972.84.446
  • Loggers in the Adirondacks New York State Museum, H-1972.84.448
  • Suspension Bridge, at Riverside New York State Museum, H-1972.84.439
  • Charcoal Kilns, Adirondacks New York State Museum, H-1972.84.520
  • Ruins at Adirondack Village, 1888 New York State Museum, H-1972.84.521
  • The Adirondacks - View at North Elba New York State Museum, H-1972.84.28
  • Amperstand Hotel in winter New York State Museum, H-1972.84.74
  • Gateway to Adirondack Mountain Reserve, 1891 New York State Museum, H-1972.84.76
  • Lake George, South from Bolton House New York State Museum, H-1972.84.186
  • Lake George - Church of St. Sacrament, from Wilson House New York State Museum, H-1972.84.188
  • Hulett's Landing, Lake George New York State Museum, H-1972.84.201
  • Hulett's Landing, Lake George New York State Museum, H-1972.84.208
  • Hulett's Landing, Lake George New York State Museum, H-1972.84.209
  • Lawn at Windsor Hotel, Schroon Lake New York State Museum, H-1972.84.248
  • Approach to Fort William Henry Hotel New York State Museum, H-1972.84.328
  • Club House at the Wayside, Luzerne New York State Museum, H-1972.84.456