Historic Map - Bridgeport, CT - 1875
Description
View of Bridgeport, Ct. - 1875
A colorful map depicting a view of Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1875. The map has been edited slightly to remove a distracting dark center fold line that was present when the map was originally conserved by the Library of Congress. No other editing has been done. Included is an illustration of P. T. Barnum's grand house, "Waldemere". P. T. Barnum was mayor of Bridgeport in 1875, holding the office for one year as he worked to improve the city by bringing street lights (gaslight), enforcing vice laws and improving the city's water supply. He was later to found Bridgeport Hospital (1878) and was its first president.
Also featured is an illustration of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Works, which moved from Watertown to Bridgeport in 1856, occupying the factory buildings that had been the old Jerome Clock Company's factory. The arrival of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co. was a major boost to the industrialization of Bridgeport.
Inset illustrations:
Jacob Kiefer Furniture Manufacturing Co.
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Works
"Waldemere", Residence of P. T. Barnum, Esq.
Complete reference list below.
Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations:
A. Post Office
B. Court House
C. Jail
D. General Passenger Depot
E. Naugatuck Dock
F. Elevator
G. Observatory
H. Orphan Asylum
I. Naugatuck R. R. Office
J. Housatonic R. R. Office
K. Convent
L. Seaside Park
M. Waldemere
Churches.
30. 1st Baptist Church
31. E. Washington Avenue Baptist Church
32. 1st Congregational Church
33. 2nd Congregational Church
34. Park Street Congregational Church
35. Olivet Church
36. Christ Church
37. St. John's Church, Old
37. St. John's Church, New
38. St. Paul's Church
39. Trinity Church
40. 1st Methodist Episcopal Church
41. Washington Park M. E. Church
42. N. Main Street Tabernacle
45. 1st Presbyterian Church
46. German Reform Church
47. St. Augustine Catholic Church
48. St. Mary's Catholic Church
49. Universalist Church
50. Advent Christian Church
Manufacturing References.
1. Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.
2. Jacob Kiefer Furniture Manufacturing Co.
3. Elias Howe S. M. Manufacturing Co.
4. Eaton, Cole & Burnham Manufacturing Co.
5. Doolittle Manufacturing Co., Press & Stamp Work in Sheet Metals, Electro Gold & Silver Plating
6. Geo. Douglass, Manufacturer of R. R. Springs, & General Forging. 19 Water Street
7. Lieberum Brothers, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Furniture, Mattresses & c. No. 57 Water Street
8. The Original One Price Boston Clothing House, 213 Main St.
9. The Burlock Shirt Manufacturing Co.
10. The Union Metallic Cartridge Manufacturing Co.
11. Farist & Windsor, Manufacturers of Cast Steel
12. Pembroke Iron Foundry, Wilson, Parsons & Co.
13. B. Ellis, Granite, Brown Stone & Marble Works. Importers of every Variety of Scotch Granite, 86 & 88 Water Street
14. The Original Tomlinson Spring & Axle Co., Established 1852
15. Carr's Shirt Manufactory
16. Bradbury, Goodsell & Wilmot Manufacturing Co.
17. The Armstrong & House Knitting Machine Factory
18. Lyon, Curtis & Co.'s Sash & Blind Factory
19. The Standard Publishing Co.
20. The Farmer Publishing Co.
21. Grand Central Boot & Shoe Store, No. 4 Sterling Block, Ladies' & Gent's Fine Boots & Shoes, in Stock and to Order, 4 Widths.
22. Giddings' & Hopson, Wholesale Grocers & Jobbers in Manufactured Tobaccos, No. 62 Water Street
23. Jno. W. Lathrop, Bookseller & Stationer. G. F. Stevenson & Son, Watchmakers & Jewelers, 272 Main Street, Wheeler's Building
A colorful map depicting a view of Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1875. The map has been edited slightly to remove a distracting dark center fold line that was present when the map was originally conserved by the Library of Congress. No other editing has been done. Included is an illustration of P. T. Barnum's grand house, "Waldemere". P. T. Barnum was mayor of Bridgeport in 1875, holding the office for one year as he worked to improve the city by bringing street lights (gaslight), enforcing vice laws and improving the city's water supply. He was later to found Bridgeport Hospital (1878) and was its first president.
Also featured is an illustration of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Works, which moved from Watertown to Bridgeport in 1856, occupying the factory buildings that had been the old Jerome Clock Company's factory. The arrival of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co. was a major boost to the industrialization of Bridgeport.
Inset illustrations:
Jacob Kiefer Furniture Manufacturing Co.
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Works
"Waldemere", Residence of P. T. Barnum, Esq.
Complete reference list below.
Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations:
A. Post Office
B. Court House
C. Jail
D. General Passenger Depot
E. Naugatuck Dock
F. Elevator
G. Observatory
H. Orphan Asylum
I. Naugatuck R. R. Office
J. Housatonic R. R. Office
K. Convent
L. Seaside Park
M. Waldemere
Churches.
30. 1st Baptist Church
31. E. Washington Avenue Baptist Church
32. 1st Congregational Church
33. 2nd Congregational Church
34. Park Street Congregational Church
35. Olivet Church
36. Christ Church
37. St. John's Church, Old
37. St. John's Church, New
38. St. Paul's Church
39. Trinity Church
40. 1st Methodist Episcopal Church
41. Washington Park M. E. Church
42. N. Main Street Tabernacle
45. 1st Presbyterian Church
46. German Reform Church
47. St. Augustine Catholic Church
48. St. Mary's Catholic Church
49. Universalist Church
50. Advent Christian Church
Manufacturing References.
1. Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.
2. Jacob Kiefer Furniture Manufacturing Co.
3. Elias Howe S. M. Manufacturing Co.
4. Eaton, Cole & Burnham Manufacturing Co.
5. Doolittle Manufacturing Co., Press & Stamp Work in Sheet Metals, Electro Gold & Silver Plating
6. Geo. Douglass, Manufacturer of R. R. Springs, & General Forging. 19 Water Street
7. Lieberum Brothers, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Furniture, Mattresses & c. No. 57 Water Street
8. The Original One Price Boston Clothing House, 213 Main St.
9. The Burlock Shirt Manufacturing Co.
10. The Union Metallic Cartridge Manufacturing Co.
11. Farist & Windsor, Manufacturers of Cast Steel
12. Pembroke Iron Foundry, Wilson, Parsons & Co.
13. B. Ellis, Granite, Brown Stone & Marble Works. Importers of every Variety of Scotch Granite, 86 & 88 Water Street
14. The Original Tomlinson Spring & Axle Co., Established 1852
15. Carr's Shirt Manufactory
16. Bradbury, Goodsell & Wilmot Manufacturing Co.
17. The Armstrong & House Knitting Machine Factory
18. Lyon, Curtis & Co.'s Sash & Blind Factory
19. The Standard Publishing Co.
20. The Farmer Publishing Co.
21. Grand Central Boot & Shoe Store, No. 4 Sterling Block, Ladies' & Gent's Fine Boots & Shoes, in Stock and to Order, 4 Widths.
22. Giddings' & Hopson, Wholesale Grocers & Jobbers in Manufactured Tobaccos, No. 62 Water Street
23. Jno. W. Lathrop, Bookseller & Stationer. G. F. Stevenson & Son, Watchmakers & Jewelers, 272 Main Street, Wheeler's Building
Materials
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.
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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.
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.
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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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