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Historic Map
- Tacoma, WA - 1878
View of new Tacoma and Mount Rainier,
Puget Sound, Washington Territory. A.L Bancroft & Co., lith.
Terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
The city of Tacoma, Washington was founded on the shores of the Puget Sound in
1864, and was incorporated as a city in 1874. The city was selected as a
the western terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad, though the depot was
built two miles south of the city in "New Tacoma". The two cities merged
together, and Tacoma saw rapid population growth. It is now the third
largest city in the state of Washington.
This beautiful map provides a look at the beginnings of the city.
Dimensions: 36" x 24"
Item #1W-WA-TA-1878
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs. PRICE: $29.95

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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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