John Jacob Loeffler is one of the great Catskills photographers of all time. He made hundreds of stereoviews of the Catskills throughout the 1870s and 1880s. The photographs, part of the series titled Catskill Mountain Scenery, demonstrate his skill and vision as well as the timeless beauty of the Catskills, being equally compelling today at they were 150 years ago.

I have recently acquired a number of new Catskills photographs by John Jacob Loeffler. They have all been added to the Loeffler gallery, which now contains over 130 of his photographs.

Steps leading down to Ravine, as seen from the Spray House. (2nd Series, # 237)Photographer: John Jacob Loeffler
Series name: Catskill Mountain Scenery
Catalog #: 2nd Series, # 237
Title: Steps leading down to Ravine, as seen from the Spray House. Steps leading down to Ravine, as seen from the Spray House. (2nd Series, # 237)

The Lower Fall, from above. (2nd Series, # 252)Photographer: John Jacob Loeffler
Series name: Catskill Mountain Scenery
Catalog #: 2nd Series, # 252
Title: The Lower Fall, from above. The Lower Fall, from above. (2nd Series, # 252)

Ledge of Rocks, in front of Mountain House. (3rd Series, # 276)Photographer: John Jacob Loeffler
Series name: Catskill Mountain Scenery
Catalog #: 3rd Series, # 276.
Title: Ledge of Rocks, in front of Mountain House. Ledge of Rocks, in front of Mountain House. (3rd Series, # 276)

Overlook Mountain House. (No series listed, # 355)Photographer: John Jacob Loeffler
Series name: Catskill Mountain Scenery
Catalog #: No series, # 355.
Title: Overlook Mountain House. Overlook Mountain House. (No series listed, # 355)

View from the Overlook. (No series listed, # 363)Photographer: John Jacob Loeffler
Series name: Catskill Mountain Scenery
Catalog #: No series listed, No. 363
Title: View from the Overlook.

John Jacob Loeffler is one of the great Catskills photographers of all time. He made hundreds of stereoviews of the Catskills throughout the 1870s and 1880s. The photographs, part of the series titled Catskill Mountain Scenery, demonstrate his skill and vision as well as the timeless beauty of the Catskills, being equally compelling today as they were 150 years ago. View from the Overlook. (No series listed, # 363)

Bear’s Den. (No series listed, # 369)Photographer: John Jacob Loeffler
Series name: Catskill Mountain Scenery
Catalog #: No Series, # 369
Title: Bear’s Den. Bear’s Den. (No series listed, # 369)