Historic Map - East Boston, MA - 1879
Description
This panoramic print of East Boston, Massachusetts was drawn and published by O. H. Bailey & Co. in 1879. East Boston was annexed by Boston in 1636. By the 1870's, Boston had become one of America’s largest trading and industrial centers. An influx of immigrants from Europe and elsewhere prompted the Boston area to begin a campaign of enlargement. Waterways and ravines were filled in and hills leveled in the effort to accommodate future growth.
A fire in November of 1872 destroyed much of Boston’s financial district just across the harbor from East Boston.
In 1879, Boston residents were gearing up for the 250th anniversary celebration of their fine city. This map shows the newly established foundation that would later become Logan International Airport.
The map indicates labeled streets, buildings, wharves and railroad route. Featured are inset illustrations of Boston Dyewood & Chemical Co. and Cunard Steamship Co.
Features references to the following locations:
U. S. Post Office.
Lyceum Hall.
Cunard Steamship Co.
Boston & Albany R. R. Co.
Eastern R. R. Co.
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn R. R. Co.
North Ferry.
South Ferry.
Atlantic Works.
Boston Dye Wood & Chemical Co.
National Tube Works Co.
Boston Sugar Refinery.
Pratt Bros. Whiting Mfy.
Sectional Dry Dock Co.
D. D. Kelly’s Railway Dry Dock.
J. Robbins & Co. Coal Wharf.
D. H. Blaney, Real Estate and Fire Ins.
Marerick House.
Webster House.
Armory, Co. D., 4th Bat. Mass. Vols.
E. Boston Public Library.
Adams School.
Lyman School.
Chapman School.
Prescott School.
Congregational Church.
Unitarian Church.
Presbyterian Church.
Meridian St. Methodist Church.
Saratoga St. Church.
Episcopal Church.
Baptist Church.
Universalist Church.
Holy Redeemer R. C. Church.
Sacred Heart Church.
Lady of the Assumption 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.
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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
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.