Historic Map - Bristol, VA - TN - 1912
Description
A fine example of an "Aero View" map of the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee, as they appeared in 1912. Featured across the upper margin are inset illustrations of; Dominion National Bank, the Post Office of Bristol, Tennessee, the Stone Huling Lumber Company, the Union Passenger Station, the J. A. Wilkinson Lumber Company, the City Hall of Bristol, Virginia and the First National Bank of Bristol, Tennessee.
Across the lower margin are inset illustrations of; the King Kaylor Co., the Bristol Metal Manufacturing Co., the Bristol Door and Lumber Company, the Young Men's Christian Association, the Sparger Mill Company and the King Printing Company. Referenced places are listed below.The area now known as the Solar Hill Historic District is depicted, the site of the place where an observatory was used to view the 1869 total solar eclipse.
This beautiful map provides a look at the beginnings of the city. Complete reference list below.
Drawn and published by T. M. Fowler, see details about the artist below.
Features references to the following locations:
Virginia Intermont College - Female.
Sullins College and Conservatory of Music - Female.
King College - Male.
Court House, Bristol, Virginia.
Court House, Bristol, Tennessee.
Post Office, Bristol, Tennessee.
N. & W., Southern, & V. & S. W. R. R. Station - Union Depot.
First National Bank of Bristol.
Dominion National Bank.
The Holsten Club.
Young Men's Christian Association.
Herald-Courier and Evening News.
King Printing Co.; Printing, Ruling, Binding, Engraving.
Eagle Overall Co.
A. C. Smith. (under heading REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE)
R. C. Thompson. (under heading REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE)
Blackley & Whitaker. (under heading REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE)
H. E. Graves. (under heading REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE)
Norvell & Galloway. (under heading REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE)
M. D. Andes. (under heading REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE)
Interstate Land Co., L. O. Caldwell Manager City and Rent Dept.
H. R. Shipley, Insurance, 22 Lee St.
Wood & Irwin, General Insurance.
James B. Lyon, General Insurance.
Wm G. Sheen & Co., General Insurance.
W. H. Dickson, Clerk and Master Chancery Court, Tenn. Court House.
S. A. Boy, Photographer, State Street.
King-Kaylor Co., Wholesale Clothing.
Morley Bros., & Co., (Inc.) Wholesale Fruits.
Mrs. Mattie Barnhill, Boarding House, 7th and Broad Sts.
East Tenn. Telephone Co., A. B. Hood, Manager.
Western Union Telegraph Co., T. S. Bogan, Manager.
Hedrick Bros. & Co., Clothing.
T. A. McChesney & Co., Fitters of Feet.
E. W. King & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods and Notions.
W. T. Cash, Clothing and Gents Furnishing.
Columbian Paper Co.
Dixie Tannery.
Holston Extract Co.
J. A. Wilkinson Lumber Co.
Bristol Door and Lumber Co.
Peter-McCain Lumber Co.
Stone-Huling Lumber Co.
Beveridge & Taylor, Spoke Manufacturers.
Cloyd Bros. Co. (Inc.), Sash, Doors, Interior Finish.
J. H. Reynolds Lumber Co.
Twin City Coal Co., Coal and Wood, 618 Scott Street.
Bristol Metal Manufacturing Co. (Inc.)
Sparger Mill Co., Manufacturers of and Dealers in Flour,
Meal and Feed.
Dominion Iron Works.
Bristol Coffin & Casket Co.Enterprise Foundry & Machine Works, Mine, Lumber and Logging Cars, Truck and Extra Wheels.
Bristol Laundry Co.
Faucette Co., Wholesale Grocers and Confectioners,
Bristol, Va.
A. S. McNeil & Son, Furniture and Undertakers.
Bristol Typewriter Co., Office Outfitters.
Rosenblatt Piano Co., 530 State Street.
Turner Drug Co., Bristol, Va.
Southern Express Co., F. B. Bell, Agent.
Busy Bee Restaurant, Samuel Pappas, Prop'r.
W. H. Scates Manufacturing Co, General contractors for
Tin, Galvanized Iron, Slate, Tile and Copper work.
Dillow-Hoss Coal Co., Coal, Wood and Sand.
A. D. Reynolds. 706½ State Street.
Bristol Paint and Paper Co., We carry a complete line of Wall paper, Paint and Painters Supplies. Estimates funished free on any Decorating or Painting desired to have done. No. 38 Moore St., Bristol, VA., E. R. Shipley, Manager.
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.
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.