Historic Map - Denver, CO - 1887
Description
This bird’s-eye view print of Denver, Colorado was drawn and published by Rocky Mountain News, Denver in 1881. Denver was established at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River during the gold rush era of the late 1850's.
When the Colorado Territory was formed in 1861, Denver was named the county seat of Arapahoe County. Later, when Colorado earned its statehood, Denver was named capital. The town, located in the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains was a haven for gold and silver seekers of the era.
Trains from all parts converged at Denver and branched out to the region’s mining interests. Denver was a recognized supply town for the mines as well as a processing and transportation center for the various ore.
A horse-drawn railway line was installed through town in 1872. Denver’s telephone exchange service began in 1879. The Tabor Block Opera House building was completed in 1881. The five-story ornate structure was built by Mr. Tabor, who had made his fortune at nearby Leadville.
With the nearby valuable mines, Denver was attracting unsavory characters and con artists ready to swindle any stranger in town who carried money to spare. Saloons and gambling halls were common sights in Denver during the 1880's.
The illustration includes streets, buildings, railroad routes and vicinity.
Features references to the following locations:
Capitol.
County Court House.
Metropole Hotel.
Unity Church.
St. John’s Cathedral.
High School.
Albany Hotel.
St. Mary’s Academy.
Wolfe Hall.
First Baptist Church.
Battle Gettysburg.
Tabor Grand Opera House.
Post Office.
St. James Hotel.
News Office.
Windsor Hotel.
Union Depot.
Chamber of Commerce.
City Hall.
River Front Park.
Argo Smelter.
Holden Smelter.
Grant Smelter.
Cherry Creek.
South Platte River.
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.
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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.