Historic Map - Erie, PA - 1870
Description
This panoramic print map of Erie, Pennsylvania was drawn by Albert Ruger and published by Ruger & Stoner in 1870. Erie was founded in 1795 as a port town. The map shows Erie with the original layout of the Erie Canal as it flows into Lake Erie. The original canal was opened in 1825 and thereafter enlarged until 1862. The valuable waterway encouraged much growth in Erie.
Early trains that met in Erie were of some consternation during the mid-1800's as their varying gauged tracks made it necessary for railway cargos and passengers to change trains, which caused many delays. This was good for Erie’s economy, but bad for the railroad companies. The Erie Gauge War of 1854 had Erie citizens battling the railroad’s plan to standardize the rail. Erie had enjoyed several years of serving hungry and marooned passengers and the employment of many to unload and reload cargo and it wasn’t going to give that up easily. Many citizens sabotaged railroad tracks and railroad bridges. Horace Greeley (who was personally delayed by the conflict) wrote of the event: “Let Erie be avoided by all travelers until grass shall grow in her streets, and till her pie-men in despair shall move away to some other city.” – New York Tribune. Erie citizens gave up their cause soon after and the tracks were converted to standard Ohio gauge.
The map from 1870 includes canal, streets, buildings and railroad routes. It features inset illustrations of "East Park" and "West Park".
Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations:
A. Court House.
B. County Jail.
C. Custom House.
D. Ward Schools.
E. Academy.
F. Market House.
G. U. P. R. R. Depot.
H. Gas Works.
I. Water Works.
K. Cemetery.
1. Baptist Church.
2. St. Paul Episcopal Church.
3. St. John Episcopal Church.
4. German Lutheran Church.
5. English Lutheran Church.
6. German Church.
7. 1st Methodist Church.
8. 2nd Methodist Church.
9. First Presbyterian Church.
10. United Presbyterian Church.
11. Park Presbyterian Church.
12. St. Patrick Catholic Church.
13. St. Mary Catholic Church.
14. St. Joseph Catholic Church.
15. St. John Catholic Church.
16. Universalist 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.
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.