Historic Map - Harrisburg, PA - 1855
Description
View of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, P.A., 1855 / drawn & published by J. T. Williams. Lith.
This panoramic print, indicated from the north, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was drawn on stone from nature and daguerreotype by J. Thomas Williams and printed in color by E. Sachse & Co. in 1855. The capital city of Pennsylvania got its start as a trading center and stopover for west bound travelers as they encountered the upcoming pass through the Appalachian Mountains.
Settled by Europeans in the early 1700's, the community was incorporated in 1791 and named after settler John Harris, Sr. The town was laid out by John Harris, Jr. and named state capital in 1812.
By the 1850's, Harrisburg’s interests were turning towards the iron and steel industries.
The map from 1855 includes streets, bridges and buildings. It features border illustrations of the following:
- House of Representatives.
- Mechanics Bank.
- Dauphin Bank.
- Harris Mansion & Grave.
- Pennsylvania State Lunatic Asylum.
- Cemetery.
- Cotton Factory.
- Senate.
- Dauphin County Prison.
- Court House.
- R. Catholic Church.
- Lutheran Church.
- Methodist Church.
- German Reformed Church.
- Presbyterian Church.
- Episcopal Church.
- Fourth St. Bethel.
- First Baptist Church.
- Harrisburg Bank.
- Brantz Hall.
- View of Bridgeport, Susquehanna River & Harrisburg from the south.
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.