View of Waterbury, Conn. 1917. Reproduction map of the community known as Waterbury, CT, by T. M. Fowler, published by Hughes & Fowler in 1917. The city of Waterbury lies along the banks of the Naugatuck River. The land, once considered non-arable by settlers, became prime real estate for industries of many sorts in the 1800's. Known as "Brass City", Waterbury had several industrial interests. They began manufacturing brass using a technology borrowed from the British, and lured skilled craftsmen from overseas to use their talents in town. The Waterbury Clock Company buildings were constructed in 1857. By 1900, the company employed 3,000 workers and was producing 20,000 clocks and watches per day. They would later produce the "Mickey Mouse" watch, and today, after trading hands and with name changes, the Waterbury Clock Co. is known as Timex Group USA. The Apothecary Building, built in 1893 at the corner of South Main and Bank Streets, would soon become the hub of Exchange Place. The elite Hotel Elton opened in 1905 introducing its "Ideal Tour" to cater to the new automobile tourists. The Union Station Clocktower was built in 1909 and modeled after the Torre del Mangia located in the Palazzo Publico of Siena, Italy. The clocktower stands at 240 feet with a clock made by Seth Thomas Co. In 1915, the new City Hall building was erected on Grand Avenue. Waterbury was all abuzz in 1917 as locals Mr. & Mrs. Irving Chase's daughter wed President Taft's son Charles.
The map features top border illustrations of City Hall, Court House, Post Office, Waterbury American, Colonial Trust Co., Hampson-Mintie & Abbott, Inc., The Elton, Citizens National Bank, The Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Co., Boston Furniture Co. of Waterbury, The Mattatuck Press, Inc., Bronson Library and Crosby High School. Bottom illustrations are of The A. F. Taylor Co., The F. H. Perry & Sons Co., John Moriarty's Building, The Tracy Brothers Co., Waterbury Clock Co., American Ring Co., The Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co., Waterbury Rolling Mills, Inc., The Blake & Johnson Co., Lane Mfg. Co., The Waterbury Battery Co., The Hellmann Brewing Co., Standard Engineering Co., Inc., K. Ch. Kazemekas' Buildings, Waterbury Brass & Bronze Co. and The Ziglatzki-Marks Co.
Complete reference list below.
Features references to the following locations:
American Brass Co., The. Mfrs. Brass, Copper and German Sil. Gen. Offices. 414 Meadow St. American Ring Co. Mfrs. of Artistic and other Metal Goods. 531 Bank St. American Laundry, Inc. 543-545 Bank St. Baroman, George A. Real Estate Bought, Sold and Exchanged. 95 Bank St. Beardsley, H. L. Real Estate, Loans, Fire Insurance. 36 N. Main St. Blake & Johnson Company, The. Rivets, Machinery, Piano Hardware, etc. Mfg. Div. 1495 Thomaston Ave. Mach'ry Div. 173 N. Elm St. Blakeslee, Ralph N. Co., The. Trucking and Storage. 192-206 Meadow St. Brass City Printery, The. Prints most anything. Joseph De Pietro, Prop. 108 Bank St. Carney Optical Shop. Lowest Optical Prices in the City. 95 Bank St. Chapin, C. F. Ed. Waterbury American Res. 35 Fairview Ct. Chase, I. & Son. Millinery. 38-40 Bank St. Citizens National Bank. H. A. Hoadley, Cashier. Cor. Center Square and N. Main St. Clark, F. T. All kinds of Insurance, Real Estate. Specializing Automobile Ins. 108 Bank St. Colby- Sherwood Shoe Co. Sorosis Shoes, Elite Shoes. 114 S. Main St. Colonial Trust Co., The. Banking and Trust. 81 West Main St. Draher, John. Machinist. 70 N. Elm St. Fitzsimmons, Luke, Rev. Pastor Church of the Immaculate Conception. 97 E. Main St. Flege, Miss M. B. Stenographer. 115 W. Main St. Flint, Dutee W. Automobiles, Ford Ag'cy. R. E. Hiller, Mgr. Cor. Grand and Leavenworth Sts. Foley Press. Printing of Quality. 42 Bank St. Gaffney, John W. & Son. Building Contractors, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Building Materials. 427 E. Main St. General Manufacturing Co., The. Rivets, Studs and Machine Screws. 66 Elm St. Gleeson, Jos. M., Rev. Rector St. Patrick's Church. 50 Charles St. Hall, W. L. Co., The. Wholesale Grocers, Fruit and Produce. Commercial St. Hampson-Mintie & Abbott, Inc. Furniture, Rugs and Ranges. 99 W. Main St. Hellmann Brewing Co., The. Lager Beer, Ale and Porter Brews. Hygeia Ice. 1090 Bank St. Henderson Brothers. Mfrs. of Tumbling Barrels. 133 S. Leonard St. Horan, John J. Real Estate, Insurance, Loans. 36 N. Main St. Hynes, James A. & Son, Inc. Gen. Insurance, Real Estate, Notary Public. 43 E. Main St. Johnson, C. E. Co., The, Inc. Painting and Decorating. 235 N. Main St. Kazemekas, K. Ch. Banker, Insurance, Real Estate and Notary Public. Agt. best lines Steamship Tickets. Money sent to all Countries. 797 Bank St. Lawlor, F. W. Real Estate and Insurance. 43 E. Main St. Manville, E. J. Machine Co. Cold Bolt Making Machinery. M. H. Brennan Pres. and Mgr. 574 E. Main St. Marendaz Steamship & Tourist Ag'cy. Fire Insurance, Notary Public. 34 N. Main St. Mario, M. Real Estate. Room 5 Brown Bldg. 26 E. Main, 19 South Main St. Mattatuck Press, The, Inc. Stationers, Printers, Binders, Wholesale Paper, School and Office Supplies. 59 Grand St. Mulville, J. H. Funeral Director. 110 E. Main St. Res. 439 E. Main St. Neagle, Jos. A. Attorney at Law. Chase Bldg. Cor. Bank and Harrison Sts. New England Development Co., The. Wm. H. Moffitt, Pres. 26 E. Main St. New England Engineering Co., The. Electrical Supplies and Construction. 31 W. Main St. Nuhn & Nuhn. Real Estate and General Insurance. 50 Bank St. O'Brien, Edward M. Post Master. 135 Grand St. Lawyer. 95 Bank St. Perry, F. N. & Sons Co., The. Props. City Steam Laundry and Dye Works and Waterbury Steam Carpet Beating Co. Office and Works. 41-47 Jefferson St. Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co., The. Mfrs. of Brass and Brass Goods. 470 Bank St. Redmond, Carlton S. Buying, Selling, Leasing. Waterbury Real Estate. Lilley Building. 111 W. Main St. Reed's Park Stationery and Circulating Library. 48 N. Main St. Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Co., The. Importers and Retailers. 132-140 Bank St. Root & Boyd. Insurance Underwriters. Founded 1853. Russell, M. D. City Comptroller. City Hall. 235 Grand St. Segur, Hollis D. All kinds of Insurance. Gen. Agt., The Travelers Ins. Co. of Hartford. Apothecaries Hall Bldg. 63 Bank St. Sheehan, John J. General Real Estate Broker. Income Property bought, sold and exchanged. 109 Bank St. Smith, H. M. Real Estate, Insurance and Loans. Specializing Automobile Ins. 108 Bank St. Standard Engineering Co., Inc. Electrical, Construction and Equipment. Burrall Court, rear 26 Center St. Steele, H. M. Vice Pres. Waterbury Brass Branch American Brass Co. Stone, F. A. Com. Photographer. 32 Park Pl. Sturdy Oak Cigar Co. Mfrs of High Grade Cigars. Chas. J. Schlitt, Prop. 444 Meadow St. Taylor, A. F. Co., The. Decorators and Furnishers. 43 Center St. Thorill, Ernest J. Merchant Tailor. Cottage Place, Boy's Club Building Tilden, A. J. Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. Odd Fellows Bdg. 36 North Main St. Torkomian, Baron J. Real Estate, Bought, Sold and Exchanged. 109 Bank St. Tracy Brothers Co., The. Building Contractors and Building Supplies. 52 Benedict St. United Electric Light and Power. 111 W. Main St. Lilley Bdg. Upham, Geo. A. Builder. Cor. W. Main and Sperry Sts. Waterbury American. 174 Grand St. Waterbury Battery Co. Electric Batteries, Zincs and Supplies. 1036 S. Main St. Waterbury Beobachter (weekly) Max R. Taschenberger, Publisher. 199 Bank St. Waterbury Brass and Bronze Co., Inc. Brass, Bronze and Alum'n Castings. 660 E. Main St. Waterbury Business College. H. C. Post, Principal. 108 Bank St. Waterbury Foundry Co. Sash Weights, Medium and Low Grade Iron Castings. Porter St. Waterbury Lumber & Coal Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber and Mason Supplies. 77-107 Meadow St. Waterbury Storage Co. Real Estate and Storage. John Moriarty, Prop. 123-167 E. Main St. White & Wells Co., The. Paper, Straw Boards, Paper Boxes. 214 Bank St. Willetts & Miller Inc. Real Estate. The Abbott Bdg. 18 Abbott Ave. Windsor Hotel. W. J. Allen, Prop. 28 Center St. Ziglatzki-Marks Co., The. Wholesale and Retail. Wall Papers, Mouldings, Artists Materials, Window Glass. Painters, Archts. and Mfrs. Supplies. Brushes, cameras and Photo Goods. 110-116 S. Main St. Warehouse, rear 168 S. Main St. Ziegler, E. F. Sanitary Plumbing. 628 Bank St.
We use top-notch materials printed on demand using the Giclée printing method, so you get amazing detail and bright colors every time.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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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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.
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
Printed on high-grade fine art paper and mounted in a solid wood frame with a natural oak finish. The print is protected behind optical-grade clear acrylic.
Size Guide
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.
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.
