Historic Map - Birmingham, AL - 1885

Description

Birmingham, Alabama. H. Wellge, del. Beck & Pauli, litho.

Panoramic reproduction map of Birmingham, Alabama drawn by Henry Wellge and published by Norris, Wellge & Co. in 1885. Birmingham, the county seat for Jefferson County, emerged from the assembling of three existing towns after the Civil War. It was named after Birmingham, England and soon became an industrial and rail transportation hub. The area was rich with coal and other ore. Birmingham was called "The Pittsburgh of the South" after several iron and steel manufacturers set up production here. The railroad industry manufactured railroad cars and rail in Birmingham.

The map from 1885 features top and bottom inset illustrations of:

Iron City Foundry Machine Works
Birmingham Rolling Mill
Birmingham Fire Brick Works
Wallis Bros., Manufacturers and Importers of Fine Cigars
Geo. C. Kelley Block
Jefferson County Savings Bank
Mary Pratt Furnace
East End of the City
Sloss Furnace Co. Plant
Lakeview Park and Highland Avenue
Elyton Land Co. Office
Jefferson Foundry & Machine Shop
Central Bank
Wilson & Ingram, Real Estate & Insurance
Birmingham Iron Works
Explanation Map including Railroads. Projected Railroads. Coal Fields. Iron Ore.

Map has clearly labeled street names and shows railroad traffic.

Features numbered references to the following locations:

Methodist Churches
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Catholic Churches and Convent
First Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Mission Chapel
Colored Baptist Chapel
Colored Churches

County Court House
Exposition Building
City Hall and Market House
Public Schools
Central Bank
Alabama State Bank
Jefferson County Savings Bank
First National Bank
Opera House
Proposed Hotel and Union Depot
Richards House
Hewitt House, A. Eubank, Owner
Florence House
Sloss Furnace and Coke Ovens
Mary Pratt Furnace
Birmingham Fire Brick Works
Georgia Pacific Round House and Shops
Birmingham Iron Works, Wm Hardie, General Manager
Birmingham Rolling Mill
Alice Furnace and Coke Ovens
Jefferson Foundry and Machine Shops
Iron City Foundry Machine Works, Aiken and Lighton
Linn Iron Works
Furniture Sash Door and Blind Manufacturer
Mineral City Mills, Braun, Schaefer and Behrens
L. & N. R. R. Shops
Cotton Factory
Ice Factory
Brick Works
Planing Mills
John W. Snow Wagon and Carriage Factory
Skating Rink
Soda and Mineral Water Manufacturing
Gas Works

Moore and Handley Hardware
James A. Going, Real Estate and Insurance
George C. Kelley, Hardware, Miners, Furnace and Mill Supplies
Wilson and Ingram, Real Estate and Insurance
Nabers and Morrow, Druggists
H. T. Heard, Physician and Surgeon
Garrett, Phelan and Underwood, Attorneys at Law
John D. Strange, Attorney at Law
Edward Smyer, Attorney at Law
Smith and Lowe, Attorneys at Law
Mountjoy and Tomlinson, Attorneys at Law
John Tower, Real Estate
Dr. Smith and Sons, General Merchandise
B. Coleman and Bro. Cigar Manufacturers
H. C. Abbott, Watchmaker and Jeweler
J. P. Mudd, China Crockery and Glassware
Wallis and Bro., Cigar Dealers
J. B. Earle, General Merchandise
Snow and Rainbow Saloon
T. S. Smith, General Merchandise
Soloman and Levi, Saloon and Restaurant
Bains and Herring, Druggists
L. H. Schmid, Jeweler
I. R. Hochstadter, Wholesale Liquors
W. S. Brown, General Merchandise
Knauff and Co., Pumps, Furnace, Mill and Mining Supplies
W. T. Johnson, Attorney at Law
Forst and Co., Wholesale and Retail Tobacco
A. J. Monfee, Saloon
B. G. Abernathy, Physician and Surgeon
S. W. Emmons, Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables
Slaton, McGlathery and Burwell, Wagons and Buggies
George Raps and Co., Liquor Merchants
T. C. Thompson and Co., Builders' Supplies
E. C. Mackey, Staple and Fancy Groceries
L. A. Townley, Fruits and Confectionery
J. M. Dupuy, Groceries and Provisions
D. Rowlett, Bakery and Restaurant
E. Wall, Wholesale Fruits and Confectionery
George H. Rogers, Stationery
Peter Zinszer, Furniture
"Daily Chronicle" and "Weekly Chronicle"

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Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
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High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
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Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
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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.

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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.