View of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, M.N., 1879 / drawn & published by A. Ruger.
This panoramic print of Minneapolis, Minnesota was drawn by Albert Ruger and published by Ruger and Stoner, Beck & Pauli, lith. in 1879. Minneapolis is considered the “City of Lakes” with so many waterways at that location along the Mississippi River.
In 1879, the farmers in the region were beginning to adapt to new farm crops, as the valued grain grown earlier had become susceptible to annual locust invasions. Minneapolis telephone services were added in 1880.
The map, looking north west, includes labeled streets, buildings, bridges, railroad routes and vicinity. There are inset illustrations of the northern portion of Minneapolis at the lower right.
Features references to the following locations: Court House. City Hall. Market House. Fire Engine Houses. State University. Athenaeum. Academy of Music. Pence Opera House. Woman’s Home. Augsburg Seminary-Norwegian College. High School. Washington Public School. Jefferson Public School. Madison Public School. Adams Public School. Jackson Public School. Lincoln Public School. Franklin Public School. Sumner Public School. Humboldt Public School. Everett Public School. Marcy Public School. Winthrop Public School. Advent Church. Baptist Churches. Roman Catholic Churches. Congregational Churches. Episcopal Churches. Reformed Episcopal Church. Quaker Church. Evangelical Church. Hebrew Church. German Lutheran Church. Scandinavian Lutheran Churches. Methodist Churches. German Methodist Church. Norwegian Methodist Church. Swedish Methodist Church. Presbyterian Churches. Swedenborgian Church. Universalist Church. Washburn Mills. Humboldt Flouring Mills, Bull & Newton. Palisade Mills, Leonard, Day & Co. Zenith Mill, Day, Rollins & Co. Galax Mill, W. F. Cahill. Cataract Mill, D. R. Barber & Son. Holly Mills, W. H. Hinkle & Co. Union Flouring Mills, G. W. Goodrich & Co. Crown Roller Mills. Trades Mill, Hawthorne Bros. Phoenix Mill, Stamwitz & Schober. Triumph Planing Mills, Bardwell & Co. Camp & Walker’s Saw Mill. W. D. Washburn’s Saw Mill. Leavitt, Chase & Co. Mill. Monitor Plow Works. Union Iron Works. Northwestern Foundry, G. Menzel & Co. O. A. Pray’s Shops. Chas. G. Rollins & Co. Fence Works. P. Herzog, Northwestern Fence Works. Simonson Bros., Manf. Of Stairs & Railings. Barnard & Cope, Furniture Factory. Minnesota Soap Works. J. G. Swahn, Pottery. Louis Kampff. Mueller & Heinrich, Brewery. Zahler & Noerenberg, Brewery. Gottlieb Gluck, Mississippi Brewery. Wm. Dressler’s Ice Houses. A. H. Kirk’s Mill Furnishing Shops. A. R. Guilder, Mill Furnisher. Loverin’s Jobbing Shops. Leonard, Day & Son Lumber Yards. Morrison Bros. Lumber Yards. N. P. Swanberg, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer. E. Hasey & Co., Vinegar Works. W. M. Lawrence, Hennepin Laundry. Johnson, Smith & Harrison, Lithographers. Minneapolis Gas Light Co. E. W. Eddy & Son, Livery Stables. Robinson & Mead, Hack and Sale Stable. Geo. L. Henderson’s Livery Stable. D. E. Case, Livery Stable. Northwestern Fuel Co. Carlson & Co., Broom Manufacturers. Nicollet House. Clark House. Bellevue House, S. G. Daniels. Victoria House, Mrs. M. Larson. Wall House, John Wall. Union House, C. A. Gau. Sixth Ave. Hotel, James Huntington. Butler’s Hotel, John Butler. Merchant’s Hotel. Minneapolis Mill Co. Minneapolis Water Works.
We use top-notch materials printed on demand using the Giclée printing method, so you get amazing detail and bright colors every time.
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 Giclée print ready for framing.
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.
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.
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 1.25" deep wood frame.
Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.
Canvas on Wood Rails
A canvas giclee print that is mounted to wood hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Rail mounted maps are ready to hang via the attached hanging cord. Solid wood rails have a natural finish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gallery quality map prints made in the USA
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.
Finely Crafted Cartographic Works of Art
Many of the maps we provide are created by our small team of cartographers under the name Academia Maps.
Museum Quality Materials
We source the best materials for our map prints and wallpaper maps. Premium archival inks guarantee rich vibrant colors with excellent fade resistance.
USA Print Production
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.
Shipping Costs
Free Ground Shipping within the contiguous United States and a flat rate of $20.00 to AK and HI.
Canada via UPS Standard is $40.00 USD.
Worldwide Shipping is available and shipping costs will be calculated at checkout.
Shipping Times
Most items are made to order and ship from our Seattle, WA facility. Typical production lead times are listed below. Shipping transit time is 2-5 business days depending on the delivery location. If you need your map by a certain deadline please contact us for expedited options.
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
Push Pin Maps - 3-5 business days
Spring Roller Maps - Varies, see product description
Wallpaper Map Murals - 7-10 business days
Returns
If you are unhappy with your order for any reason you can return it within 30 days of the delivery date. Customized items are non-returnable.
Yes, we can produce a majority of the map titles found on our website in a custom size. If you would like to request a custom size, take note of the map title and item#, then follow one of the links below to make your request. We will follow up with a link to checkout.
(for rolled or mounted prints)
(for larger peel & stick / wallpaper maps)
We accept purchase orders from schools and government entities. You can e-mail a copy of your PO to [email protected].
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No problem, send a screenshot or PDF of your shopping cart to [email protected] and will promptly follow up with a quotation.
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.
If the order is shipping outside of Washington state, sales tax may not apply. We collect sales taxes per state and local laws. Sales tax is calculated at checkout based on the delivery address.
We can ship to nearly any country. The shipping cost is determined for Canada and most European countries at checkout. If you find that shipping is unavailable to your country when checking out then please contact us with a list of the products you would like to order as well as size and material options.
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.
Our wall maps and wallpaper map murals are handcrafted by our small team in Seattle, WA.
School Purchase Orders
We accept purchase orders from schools and other government institutions. Learn more here.
High Quality Materials
Maps are printed on premium fine art papers, canvas, and durable wallcovering materials using archival inks.
Stunning Cartography
Original and up-to-date maps designed by our cartographic team at Academia Maps include a range of high quality maps for geographic exploration, home decor, and classroom learning.
