Historic Map - Ford City, PA - 1896
Description
This bird���s-eye view print of Ford City, Pennsylvania was drawn by Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler and published by T. M. Fowler & James B. Moyer in 1896. Ford City was established in the 1880's on level ground next to the Allegheny River by Captain John Ford who had designs of building a plate glass factory there. Captain Ford built his factory, leased it to the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company and created housing and services within the town. The company employed thousands, leased them their housing, and sold them their provisions. Ford City was a complete company town until 1895 when other commerce was allowed in and lots and houses were sold to anyone who wished to settle.
The map from 1896 includes labeled streets, buildings and railroad route. An inscription banner states: Ford City was founded by John B. Ford. The father of the plate glass industry in America.
Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations:
1. Public Schools.
2. St. Mary���s Catholic School.
3. Pittsburg Plate Glass Works.
4. Pittsburg Plate Glass Works.
5. Machine Shops of Pittsburg Plate Glass Co.
6. Amusement Hall.
7. A. V. R. R. Station.
A. St. Mary���s R. Church.
B. M. E. Church.
C. Presbyterian Church.
D. Episcopal Church.
E. German Lutheran 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.
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