The California Gold Rush
began in 1848 with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, in Coloma,
California. As news of the find travelled, California saw a massive
influx of people (known as "Forty-Niners") and it's cities boomed. Some
of the earliest gold seekers were able to find gold quite easily, and
were able to pull thousands of dollars worth out of the rivers daily.
However, as more and more gold seekers arrived, many more left empty
handed. The effect that the Gold Rush had on the American west coast
cannot be understated. With a population of 15,000 before the discovery,
hundreds of thousands left their homes for the "Golden State", and the
territory saw it's cities chartered, a state constitution drafted, and
it's admittance to the Union in 1850. This beautiful map provides an
exciting look into the state's past.
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-S |
17" x 24" |
2 lbs |
$29.95 |
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-M |
26" x 36" |
2 lbs |
$44.95 |
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-L |
30" x 42" |
4 lbs |
$59.95 |
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-XL |
42" x 59" |
4 lbs |
$79.95 |
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All reproduction prints are printed as "museum quality",
using advanced ink formulas and durable museum quality paper. The
reproduction prints reflect the state of repair of the original conserved
document. Stains and imperfections reflected in the original map
at the time it was collected for conservation are left un-retouched, as
they reflect the character and charm of the vintage original. Some major imperfections, such as dark fold lines have been removed when
possible. Maps are printed as ordered and are not returnable unless
received damaged. |
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