Historic Map - Chicago, IL 1857
Description
View of Chicago, Cook County, I.L., 1857 / drawn & published by James T. Palmatary.
This aero-view print of Chicago, Illinois was drawn by J. T. Palmatary and published by Chicago, Braunhold & Sonne in 1857. Chicago emerged near the banks of Lake Michigan from land that had belonged to the Potawatomi Indians in the 1830's.
Chicago's transportation importance began in the 1840's with the building of the Illinois and Michigan Canal which connected the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan. The Galena & Chicago Union Railway also enabled enhanced shipping of the many agricultural products of the region.
Refrigerated railroad cars were the talk of the town in 1857 as dressed beef began to be transported from the stock yards. It would be another ten years before a successful refrigeration car was developed.
The map from the 1850's includes streets, buildings, railroad routes and shipping traffic.
Features references to the following locations:
- Custom House & Post Office.
- Commercial College.
- Tremont House.
- City Hotel.
- South Market House.
- Madison House.
- Second Presbyterian Church.
- St. Mary’s Cathedral.
- Universalist Church.
- St. Presbyterian.
- Private Dwelling.
- Methodist.
- Rock Island R. R. Work Shop.
- Young America.
- Plymouth Church.
- St. Methodist.
- Masonic Hall.
- Briggs House.
- Wal Market Hall.
- St. Presbyterian.
- Bulls Head.
- Court House.
- Baptist Church.
- Methodist Church.
- Chicago High School.
- Gas Work.
- Water Reservoir.
- R. I. & M. S. & N. I. R. R. Passenger Depot
- Illinois Central R. R. & Michigan C. R. R. Passenger Depot.
- Michigan C. R. R. Freight Depot.
- Richmond House.
- Michigan C. R. R. Fr. Depot & Office.
- Ill. C. R. R. Fr. Depot.
- U. S. Marine Hospital.
- Ill. C. R. R. Grain House.
- Ill. C. R. R. Grain House.
- Rush St. Bridge.
- Galena & Chicago U. R. R. Grain House.
- Galena & C. U. R. R. Out Freight House.
- Galena & C. U. R. R. In Freight House.
- Reaper Factory.
- North Market Hall.
- Lake House.
- Church.
- W. B. Ogden’s Residence.
- New St. James Church.
- Catholic Cathedral.
- Ninth Ward School House.
- Brewery.
- Chicago Water Works.
- Steamer “Lady Elgin” Lake Superior.
- Car Works of Galena R. R.
- Passenger R. R. Depot.
- C. & M. R. R. Passenger Depot.
- German Hall.
- North Side Reservoir.
- Wright Reaper Factory.
This is a museum quality antique map reproduction print available in multiple sizes as either a paper print or Giclee photo paper print. Giclee prints are also available with dry-mounting to a 1" deep plaque mount style frame with 1/8" beveled edge
Materials
Archival Paper
Premium fine art paper that provides accurate color reproduction with high-contrast, high-resolution print output and maximum image permanence. A high-quality print ready for framing.
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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.
Framed Map Print - Black Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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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 black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
Framed Map Print - Natural Oak Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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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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