Historic Map - Bethlehem, NH - 1883
Description
This bird’s-eye view print of Bethlehem, New Hampshire was drawn and published by Poole & Norris, Beck & Pauli Lith. in 1883. Bethlehem was incorporated in 1799 as a farming community at the 1500 foot level in the hills leading to the base of Mount Agassiz.
The village of Bethlehem was connected, in the late 1800's, by a narrow-gauge railway that diverged from the Boston & Lowell line at Bethlehem Junction. From that point the railway line ascended to the scenic mountain heights and a terminus located near the many luxurious hotels and cottages that were erected for the enjoyment of New England vacationers.
The most popular resort of the area was the Maplewood, built by Henry Howard who was an ex-governor of Rhode Island. After later being acquired by Isaac S. Cruft, the resort gained several improvements, increasing its popularity. The high altitudes were well known at the time for providing a healthy atmosphere for sufferers of hay-fever. Bethlehem’s population in 1880 was 1,400.
The illustration includes labeled roads, buildings and railroad route.
Features references to the following locations:
Cruft Block and Post Office, White Mountain Echo Office.
Methodist Church.
Episcopal Church.
Congregational Church.
School.
Profile and Franconia Notch R. R. Station.
Park.
Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Mount Agassiz Observatory.
Maplewood Observatory.
Cruft’s Ledge Observatory.
Mount Lafayette.
Mount Cannon.
Franconia Notch.
Mount Garfield.
Twin Mountains.
Maplewood Hotel, I. S. Cruft, Proprietor, O. D. Seavey, Manager.
Maplewood Hall, Chas. B. Goodwin, Manager.
Maplewood Cottage, Chas. B. Goodwin, Manager.
Poplar Cottage.
Maplewood Station.
Sinclair House, Durgin & Fox, Proprietors.
Ranlet House, D. W. Ranlet, Proprietor.
Highland House, J. H. Clark, Proprietor.
Strawberry Hill House, J. K. Barret, Proprietor.
Prospect House, Geo. W. Phillips, Proprietor.
Bellevue House, David S. Phillips, Proprietor.
Mount Agassiz House, Horatio Nye, Proprietor.
Alpine House, C. H. Clark, Proprietor.
Howard House, C. E. Bunker, Proprietor.
Mt. Washington House, C. L. Bartlett, Proprietor.
Avenue House, J. C. & F. L. Kelly, Proprietors.
Centennial House, H. W. Wilder, Proprietor.
Turner House, J. N. Turner, Proprietor.
Hillside House, D. F. Davis, Proprietor.
The Uplands, Mrs. C. H. Abbott, Proprietor.
The Broadview, G. L. Gilmore, Proprietor.
Sunset House.
Bethlehem House.
Blondin House, H. C. Clark, Proprietor.
Mountain View House, Mrs. T. J. Spooner, Proprietor.
Central House, T. W. Bean, Proprietor.
Tucker’s Cottage, Benj. Tucker, Proprietor.
Swett’s Cottage, S. P. Swett, Proprietor.
Georgia Cottage, J. B. Bean, Proprietor.
Rowe’s Cottage, John M. Rowe, Proprietor.
Greenfield House, F. H. Abbott, Proprietor.
Echo Cottage, Jos. Philbrick, Proprietor.
Sanborn’s Cottage, W. E. Sanborn, Proprietor.
Sportsman’s Home, Allen Thompson, Proprietor.
Cedar Cottage, Mrs. R. H. Wilder, Proprietor.
Carriage Shop, F. A. Haskell, Proprietor.
Materials
Archive Paper
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- Museum quality paper for high-quality fine art.
- Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
- Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
- Printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Luster Photo Paper
A premium semi-gloss photo paper with a subtle texture that produces a vivid, richly detailed print. This material results in an exquisitely detailed giclee print of substantially higher quality than a standard poster.
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- Printed on 10 mil premium luster photo paper resulting in a brilliant, colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
- Printed using very high resolution source files.
- Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.
Canvas on Wood Rails
A canvas giclee print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
- USA sourced solid maple wood.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Canvas Gallery Wrap
A high quality canvas giclee print is hand stretched over a sturdy wood frame. Printed on demand and handcrafted in Seattle, WA. The canvas gallery wrap serves as a stunning piece of art ready to hang on your wall.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
- Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.