Historic Map - Ayer, MA - 1886
Description
View of Ayer, Middlesex County, M.A., 1886 / drawn & published by L. R. Burleigh.
This panoramic print of Ayer, Massachusetts was drawn and published by Lucien R. Burleigh in 1886. Ayer was primarily a farming community until the 1840's when it became an important railroad junction point. Early railroads such as the Fitchburg, the Peterborough & Shirley, the Worcester & Nashua and the Stony Brook all crossed rails at Ayer.
During the American Civil War a training camp for Union army troops was established just outside of town.
Ayer was incorporated in 1871 and prospered in the late 1800's with its fine furniture makers and with the railroad transportation industry.
The illustration includes labeled streets, buildings, waterways and railroad routes.
Features references to the following locations:
Roman Catholic Church.
Congregational Church.
Unitarian Church.
Baptist Church.
Town Hall.
Public Schools.
Union House.
Taylor House.
Ayer Furniture Manf.
Union Furniture Manf.
The William A. Baeder Glue Co. Manf.
Tannery.
Iron Foundry, H. B. Kelly, Prop.
Brigham & Whitney, Carriage Manf.
Office of E. S. Hayward, Insurance, Pianos, Organs & Sewing Machines.
L. W. Phelps, Building Material Manf.
Wm. M. Sargent, Steam Blank Book Manf.
Union Depot.
Floral Buildings, Felch & Son.
This panoramic print of Ayer, Massachusetts was drawn and published by Lucien R. Burleigh in 1886. Ayer was primarily a farming community until the 1840's when it became an important railroad junction point. Early railroads such as the Fitchburg, the Peterborough & Shirley, the Worcester & Nashua and the Stony Brook all crossed rails at Ayer.
During the American Civil War a training camp for Union army troops was established just outside of town.
Ayer was incorporated in 1871 and prospered in the late 1800's with its fine furniture makers and with the railroad transportation industry.
The illustration includes labeled streets, buildings, waterways and railroad routes.
Features references to the following locations:
Roman Catholic Church.
Congregational Church.
Unitarian Church.
Baptist Church.
Town Hall.
Public Schools.
Union House.
Taylor House.
Ayer Furniture Manf.
Union Furniture Manf.
The William A. Baeder Glue Co. Manf.
Tannery.
Iron Foundry, H. B. Kelly, Prop.
Brigham & Whitney, Carriage Manf.
Office of E. S. Hayward, Insurance, Pianos, Organs & Sewing Machines.
L. W. Phelps, Building Material Manf.
Wm. M. Sargent, Steam Blank Book Manf.
Union Depot.
Floral Buildings, Felch & Son.
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Archival Paper
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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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- 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
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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.
Framed - 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 - 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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