Historic Map - Bronx, NY - 1897
Description
Birds eye view of that portion of the 23rd and 24th wards of the city of New York, lying westerly of the New York and Harlem Railroad, and of the Grand Boulevard and Concourse connecting Manhattan Island with the park system north of the Harlem River. Drawn by Wm. W. Klein. Robert A. Welcke, photo-lith.
Reproduction bird's-eye view map of Bronx, New York, drawn by William W. Klein and published by New York Department of Street Improvements in 1897. This map of Bronx was published one year before the community was named to be included as one of New York City's five boroughs. Bronx lies on the banks of the Bronx River. The river and town were named after early settler Jonas Bronck from Sweden. The area was mainly a farming and cattle community supplying nearby New York, transporting goods by bridge across the Harlem River. The farmers were required to pay a toll when transporting their goods across the bridges. To settle a dispute over the tolls, farmers built their own toll-free bridge which ended all toll fees. Edgar Allan Poe spent the last three years of his life in his Bronx cottage enjoying the shores of Long Island and the rolling hills of the area.
The map was originally published on two pages and has been pieced together for printing with some editing evident. This map from 1897 includes clearly labeled street names and neighborhoods of:
Mott Haven
Melrose
West Morrisania
Mount Hope
Tremont
Fordham
Bedford Park
Reproduction bird's-eye view map of Bronx, New York, drawn by William W. Klein and published by New York Department of Street Improvements in 1897. This map of Bronx was published one year before the community was named to be included as one of New York City's five boroughs. Bronx lies on the banks of the Bronx River. The river and town were named after early settler Jonas Bronck from Sweden. The area was mainly a farming and cattle community supplying nearby New York, transporting goods by bridge across the Harlem River. The farmers were required to pay a toll when transporting their goods across the bridges. To settle a dispute over the tolls, farmers built their own toll-free bridge which ended all toll fees. Edgar Allan Poe spent the last three years of his life in his Bronx cottage enjoying the shores of Long Island and the rolling hills of the area.
The map was originally published on two pages and has been pieced together for printing with some editing evident. This map from 1897 includes clearly labeled street names and neighborhoods of:
Mott Haven
Melrose
West Morrisania
Mount Hope
Tremont
Fordham
Bedford Park
Materials
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.
Luster Photo Paper
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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.
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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