The California Gold Rush
began in 1848 with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, in Coloma,
California. As news of the find travelled, California saw a massive
influx of people (known as "Forty-Niners") and it's cities boomed. Some
of the earliest gold seekers were able to find gold quite easily, and
were able to pull thousands of dollars worth out of the rivers daily.
However, as more and more gold seekers arrived, many more left empty
handed. The effect that the Gold Rush had on the American west coast
cannot be understated. With a population of 15,000 before the discovery,
hundreds of thousands left their homes for the "Golden State", and the
territory saw it's cities chartered, a state constitution drafted, and
it's admittance to the Union in 1850. This beautiful map provides an
exciting look into the state's past.
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-S |
17" x 24" |
2 lbs |
$29.95 |
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-M |
26" x 36" |
2 lbs |
$44.95 |
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-L |
30" x 42" |
4 lbs |
$59.95 |
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| 1W-CA-GO-1851-XL |
42" x 59" |
4 lbs |
$79.95 |
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All reproduction prints are
printed as "museum quality", using advanced ink formulas and durable
museum quality paper. The reproduction prints reflect the state of
repair of the original conserved document. Stains and imperfections
reflected in the original map at the time it was collected for
conservation are left un-retouched, as they reflect the character and
charm of the vintage original. Some major imperfections, such as dark
fold lines have been removed when possible. Maps are printed as ordered
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