Historic Map - Chicago, IL - 1892 - Peter Roy.
Description
View of Chicago, Cook County, I.L., 1892 / drawn & published by Peter Roy.
This print of Chicago, Illinois was drawn and published by Peter Roy in 1892. The great World’s Columbian Exposition was Chicago’s 1893 boost towards prosperity. Tailored to celebrate Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the “new world”, the exhibition promised and delivered a new age to Chicagoans with its overall design and international interest.
The city’s new ten-story steel-framed Rand McNally Building on Adams St. became the fair’s headquarters. From here designers Daniel Burnham and Frederick Law Olmsted planned the Beaux-Arts based fairgrounds using French neoclassical architecture to create the illusion of European grandeur.
Visited by millions, the exposition was a successful and memorable event for Chicago.
The map produced in 1892 includes streets, buildings, bridges and waterways. It portrays port activity and railroad routes. Featured is an inset illustration of View of Chicago in 1832.
Features references to the following locations:
1. Lake Calumet.
2. Grand Crossing.
3. World’s Columbian Exposition.
4. Midway Plaisance.
5. Washington Race Track.
6. Washington Park.
7. Drexel Boulevard.
8. Grand Boulevard.
9. Oakwood Boulevard.
11. Michigan Boulevard.
12. Union Stock Yards.
13. Lumber District.
14. Michigan and Illinois Canal.
15. Douglas Park.
16. Garfield Park.
17. Union Park.
18. Humboldt Park.
19. Water Works and Tower.
20. Chicago River.
21. Lake Park and U. S. Government Harbor.
22. Lincoln Park.
23. Sheridan Drive.
This print of Chicago, Illinois was drawn and published by Peter Roy in 1892. The great World’s Columbian Exposition was Chicago’s 1893 boost towards prosperity. Tailored to celebrate Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the “new world”, the exhibition promised and delivered a new age to Chicagoans with its overall design and international interest.
The city’s new ten-story steel-framed Rand McNally Building on Adams St. became the fair’s headquarters. From here designers Daniel Burnham and Frederick Law Olmsted planned the Beaux-Arts based fairgrounds using French neoclassical architecture to create the illusion of European grandeur.
Visited by millions, the exposition was a successful and memorable event for Chicago.
The map produced in 1892 includes streets, buildings, bridges and waterways. It portrays port activity and railroad routes. Featured is an inset illustration of View of Chicago in 1832.
Features references to the following locations:
1. Lake Calumet.
2. Grand Crossing.
3. World’s Columbian Exposition.
4. Midway Plaisance.
5. Washington Race Track.
6. Washington Park.
7. Drexel Boulevard.
8. Grand Boulevard.
9. Oakwood Boulevard.
11. Michigan Boulevard.
12. Union Stock Yards.
13. Lumber District.
14. Michigan and Illinois Canal.
15. Douglas Park.
16. Garfield Park.
17. Union Park.
18. Humboldt Park.
19. Water Works and Tower.
20. Chicago River.
21. Lake Park and U. S. Government Harbor.
22. Lincoln Park.
23. Sheridan Drive.
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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