Benjamin’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Excavation Pompeii, Italy
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

The Illumination, Chicago Day, World's Columbian Exposition
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Don't get the clothes too blue!
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, California
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

The Glory of Niagara Falls, U.S.A.
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Great Canyon from Point Lookout, Yellowstone National Park
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

The Merry Twins
Photographed and published by B. W. Kilburn United States, New Hampshire, Littleton

The Great Forth Bridge, Near Edinburgh, Scotland
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Our Country Cousin
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Bank of England, from Mansion House, London
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Our Trip to the Mines, Ouray, Col, U.S.A.
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Pass of the Crawford Notch, and Train
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Tip-Top House and Frost Work. Mt. Washington
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Frankenstein Trestle and Train, P. & O. R.R. Crawford Notch, N.H.
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Did any of them get away?
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Our Captain, Our Guide over Pathless Waters
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Weighing the Baby
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Full Moon
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Glories of Mt. Washington, Midwinter
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909

Mirror Lake, Yosemite, California
B. W. Kilburn American, 1827–1909