Historic Map - Des Moines, IA - 1868

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Description

View of Des Moines, Polk County, I.A., 1868 / drawn & published by A. Ruger.

This bird’s-eye view print of Des Moines, Iowa was drawn by Albert Ruger and published by Merchant’s Lithographing Co. in 1868. Iowa’s state capital was moved from Iowa City to Des Moines in 1857. Des Moines is shown here just two years after it was linked to other communities by railroad, which led to much growth.

Des Moines was a large coal center during this era, with productive mines located nearby.

The map from 1868 includes labeled streets, buildings, bridges and railroad routes. There are featured inset illustrations of the following:

Public School.
State Capitol.
U. S. Court House & Post Office.
County Court House.

Features numbered references to the following locations:

Public Buildings:

Capitol.
U. S. Court House.
County Court House.
Public Schools.
Iowa Central College.
Adgt. & Quartermaster Gen’l Department.
C. R. I. & P. R. R. Depot.
D. V. R. R. Depot.
Capitol Square.
Business College.

Churches:

Baptist Church.
Congregational.
Disciples.
Catholic.
Central Presbyterian Church.
Old School Presbyterian Church.
United Brethren.
Evangelical Church.
Lutheran Church.
5th Street Methodist.
Colored Methodist.
Wesley Chapel.
Episcopal Church.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Made In The USA

Our wall map products are designed and printed on demand by our small team in Seattle, WA using high quality materials and fine art giclee printing.

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