View of Bridgeport, Ct. - 1875 A colorful map depicting a view of Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1875. The map has been edited slightly to remove a distracting dark center fold line that was present when the map was originally conserved by the Library of Congress. No other editing has been done. Included is an illustration of P. T. Barnum's grand house, "Waldemere". P. T. Barnum was mayor of Bridgeport in 1875, holding the office for one year as he worked to improve the city by bringing street lights (gaslight), enforcing vice laws and improving the city's water supply. He was later to found Bridgeport Hospital (1878) and was its first president.
Also featured is an illustration of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Works, which moved from Watertown to Bridgeport in 1856, occupying the factory buildings that had been the old Jerome Clock Company's factory. The arrival of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co. was a major boost to the industrialization of Bridgeport.
Inset illustrations:
Jacob Kiefer Furniture Manufacturing Co. Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Works "Waldemere", Residence of P. T. Barnum, Esq.
Complete reference list below.
Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations:
A. Post Office B. Court House C. Jail D. General Passenger Depot E. Naugatuck Dock F. Elevator G. Observatory H. Orphan Asylum I. Naugatuck R. R. Office J. Housatonic R. R. Office K. Convent L. Seaside Park M. Waldemere
Churches.
30. 1st Baptist Church 31. E. Washington Avenue Baptist Church 32. 1st Congregational Church 33. 2nd Congregational Church 34. Park Street Congregational Church 35. Olivet Church 36. Christ Church 37. St. John's Church, Old 37. St. John's Church, New 38. St. Paul's Church 39. Trinity Church 40. 1st Methodist Episcopal Church 41. Washington Park M. E. Church 42. N. Main Street Tabernacle 45. 1st Presbyterian Church 46. German Reform Church 47. St. Augustine Catholic Church 48. St. Mary's Catholic Church 49. Universalist Church 50. Advent Christian Church
Manufacturing References.
1. Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co. 2. Jacob Kiefer Furniture Manufacturing Co. 3. Elias Howe S. M. Manufacturing Co. 4. Eaton, Cole & Burnham Manufacturing Co. 5. Doolittle Manufacturing Co., Press & Stamp Work in Sheet Metals, Electro Gold & Silver Plating 6. Geo. Douglass, Manufacturer of R. R. Springs, & General Forging. 19 Water Street 7. Lieberum Brothers, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Furniture, Mattresses & c. No. 57 Water Street 8. The Original One Price Boston Clothing House, 213 Main St. 9. The Burlock Shirt Manufacturing Co. 10. The Union Metallic Cartridge Manufacturing Co. 11. Farist & Windsor, Manufacturers of Cast Steel 12. Pembroke Iron Foundry, Wilson, Parsons & Co. 13. B. Ellis, Granite, Brown Stone & Marble Works. Importers of every Variety of Scotch Granite, 86 & 88 Water Street 14. The Original Tomlinson Spring & Axle Co., Established 1852 15. Carr's Shirt Manufactory 16. Bradbury, Goodsell & Wilmot Manufacturing Co. 17. The Armstrong & House Knitting Machine Factory 18. Lyon, Curtis & Co.'s Sash & Blind Factory 19. The Standard Publishing Co. 20. The Farmer Publishing Co. 21. Grand Central Boot & Shoe Store, No. 4 Sterling Block, Ladies' & Gent's Fine Boots & Shoes, in Stock and to Order, 4 Widths. 22. Giddings' & Hopson, Wholesale Grocers & Jobbers in Manufactured Tobaccos, No. 62 Water Street 23. Jno. W. Lathrop, Bookseller & Stationer. G. F. Stevenson & Son, Watchmakers & Jewelers, 272 Main Street, Wheeler's Building
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Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
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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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We specialize in producing high-quality, detailed maps using advanced printing technologies and premium materials. Stringent quality control and ultra-high-resolution printing guarantee absolute clarity and precise detail at any size. Whether it's a smaller wall map print or a gigantic wallpaper map mural, no print will appear blurry or pixelated. You can expect every detail on the map to be sharp and clear.
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We are a small business located in Seattle, WA that has been printing maps for over 15 years. Each map is printed on-demand using high-end fine art printers.
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Our products are printed on demand and have the following production lead times:
Archival Paper, Laminated Maps, and Peel & Stick - 5-7 business days
Wood Rail Mounting - 3-4 weeks
Canvas Gallery Wraps & Framed Maps - 3-5 business days
Spring Roller Maps - Varies, see product description
Shipping transit time is 2-5 business days and will vary depending on your location. Most products ship from Seattle, WA.
Many of the maps found on our website can be customized, including adding a personalized title/legend or company logo, modifying the color scheme, change text labels, adding points of interest, and placing GIS data on the map.
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We can produce a custom map for any location in the world. Whether you are looking for a detailed city street map or high resolution satellite imagery of a remote area, we have you covered.
We use museum grade papers and canvas along with high quality solid wood mounting options.
Made in the USA
Archival Paper
Premium Giclée fine art print on thick acid-free paper with a matte finish. Features rich, vibrant colors with precise detail.
Luster Photo Paper
Giclée fine art print on semi-gloss photo paper. A richly detailed print with vivid colors.
Canvas on Wood Rails
High-quality giclée print on artist-grade canvas mounted to natural finish solid wood hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the canvas. Hanging cord at top.
Canvas Gallery Wrap
High-quality giclée print on artist-grade canvas. Wrapped around a sturdy wooden frame, this print is perfect for adding depth and texture to any space.
Framed Map Print - Black
Printed on high-grade fine art paper and mounted in a solid wood frame with a black finish. The print is protected behind optical-grade clear acrylic.
Framed Map Print - Natural Oak
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These mockups are to be used as a general visual aid to assist you in choosing a size. The measurements may not reflect the exact sizes of the product you are viewing. It is always best practice to measure your wall space prior to ordering.
Our wall maps and wallpaper map murals are handcrafted by our small team in Seattle, WA.
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Maps are printed on premium fine art papers, canvas, and durable wallcovering materials using archival inks.
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