Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Sctochman's Trap |
Collection |
Subject Photograph Collection |
Catalog Number |
MAC-164 |
Date |
1866 |
Location |
Kentucky / Edmonson County / Mammoth Cave |
Photographer |
Waldack, Charles L., 1831-1882, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Description |
"Scotchman's Trap." Magnesium Light View photographs taken by Charles Waldack of Cincinnati, Ohio. Caption on the back of the image reads, "Is on the road to the river, about 500 yards beyond the "Bottomless Pit." The trap is a small circular opening through which it is necessary to descend a few steps to go toward the river. Over this narrow opening is suspended a huge rock many tons in weight, which, if it fell would completely close up the avenue leading to the "Echo River." The tour guide in the picture is standing at the head of the steps. |