Historic Map - Allentown, PA - 1922
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Historic Map - Allentown, PA - 1879
Description
Bird's eye view of the city of Allentown, Pa. / drawn by O. H. Bailey.
Allentown was sometimes known as Northampton or "Northampton Town" until officially being named Allentown in 1838. The place had also been known as "Allen's Town", after William Allen, the largest landowner in the region, having purchased the tract of land that Allentown is now situated on in September, 1735. William Allen was to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the province in 1750.
This Bird's Eye View map is reproduced just as it was submitted to the Library of Congress in 1975, in the deteriorated condition that you see here. Most of the text in the lower margin is missing, but locals will appreciate the view perspective as well as the coloring of the print. The grid of the urban plan is clear and many streets will be familiar. Labeled street names are noted below. Labeled waterways on the map include the Lehigh River, Jordan Creek and the Little Lehigh River. This beautiful map provides a look at the early days of the city. Complete reference list below.
Features references to the following locations:
New Street
Union Street
Lawrence Street
Water Street
Ridge Street
Lumber Street
Tilghman Street
Allen Street
Liberty Street
Jordan Street
Furnce Street
Front Street
Gordon Street
Foundry Street
Chew Street
Turner Street
Linden Street
Hamilton Street
Penn Street
Walnut Street
Second Street
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Tenth Street
Eleventh Street
Twelfth Street
Thirteenth Street
Fourteenth Street
15th Street
16th Street
Allentown was sometimes known as Northampton or "Northampton Town" until officially being named Allentown in 1838. The place had also been known as "Allen's Town", after William Allen, the largest landowner in the region, having purchased the tract of land that Allentown is now situated on in September, 1735. William Allen was to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the province in 1750.
This Bird's Eye View map is reproduced just as it was submitted to the Library of Congress in 1975, in the deteriorated condition that you see here. Most of the text in the lower margin is missing, but locals will appreciate the view perspective as well as the coloring of the print. The grid of the urban plan is clear and many streets will be familiar. Labeled street names are noted below. Labeled waterways on the map include the Lehigh River, Jordan Creek and the Little Lehigh River. This beautiful map provides a look at the early days of the city. Complete reference list below.
Features references to the following locations:
New Street
Union Street
Lawrence Street
Water Street
Ridge Street
Lumber Street
Tilghman Street
Allen Street
Liberty Street
Jordan Street
Furnce Street
Front Street
Gordon Street
Foundry Street
Chew Street
Turner Street
Linden Street
Hamilton Street
Penn Street
Walnut Street
Second Street
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Tenth Street
Eleventh Street
Twelfth Street
Thirteenth Street
Fourteenth Street
15th Street
16th Street
Materials
Archive 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.
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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.
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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.
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