Historic Map - Chillicothe, MO - 1869
Description
Bird's eye view of the city of Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri 1869. Drawn by A. Ruger
Reproduction map of the community known as Chillicothe, MO, drawn by Prussian born Albert Ruger. Known today as the Home of Sliced Bread, Chillicothe is located near the Grand River and was named after the nearby Shawnee band and village. Chillicothe is Shawnee for "Big Town". This panorama was produced shortly after Chillicothe was incorporated as a city. It shows the local landscape of a time just 10 years after the completion of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad, which was transforming the city from it's modest architectural frame structures to two and three story business buildings.
The map features clearly labeled street names with lively scenes of railroad, carriage and pedestrian traffic. It features inset illustrations of Public Square and Seminary. Complete reference list below.
Features numbered references to the following locations:
- Court House
- Jail
- School House
- Market House
- Seminary
- Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Depot
- Cemetary
- North Baptist Church
- South Baptist Church
- Christian Church
- Congregational Church
- North Methodist Church
- South Methodist Church
- Roman Catholic Church
- Presbyterian Church
Materials
Archive 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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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.
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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.