Historic Map - Aurora, IL - 1867
Description
View of Aurora, Kane County, I.L., 1867 / drawn & published by A. Ruger.
This panoramic print of Aurora, Illinois was drawn by Albert Ruger and published by Chicago Lith. Co. in 1867. Aurora was defined in the 1830's along the Fox River as an agricultural center for the region’s cereal grain and dairy products.
In the late 1840's the Aurora Branch Railroad was built to better connect the town with Chicago. The railroad later became part of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad and maintained important railroad repair shops and roundhouses at Aurora.
Clark Seminary relocated to Aurora in 1855. A major flood in 1857 destroyed all the river’s bridges at this point, swept away about 20 structures and caused much damage throughout the community.
The map from 1867 includes labeled streets, buildings and railroad route.
Features references to the following locations:
- City Hall.
- West Side Public School.
- East Side Public School.
- Clark Seminary.
- C. Q. & B. R. R. Depot.
- First Baptist Church.
- Union Baptist Church.
- German Catholic Church.
- West Aurora Catholic Church.
- First Congregational Church.
- New England Congregational Church.
- Episcopal Church.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church.
- German Lutheran Church.
- First Methodist Church.
- Free Methodist Church.
- German Methodist Church.
- Presbyterian Church.
- Universalist Church.
- Fitch’s Hotel.
- Aurora House.
- Empire House.
- Hunteon House.
- Grass’ Hotel.
Materials
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- Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
- Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
- USA sourced solid maple wood.
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- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
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- Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
- Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.
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- Solid wood frame with a black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
Framed Map Print - Natural Oak Finish
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a natural oak finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
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