Historic Map - Lawrence, KS - 1869

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1W-KS-LA-1869
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Description

View of Lawrence, Douglas County, K.S., 1869 / drawn & published by A. Ruger.

This bird’s-eye view print of Lawrence, Kansas was drawn and published by Albert Ruger, Merchants Lith. in 1869. Lawrence was settled in the 1850's between the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers.

Lawrence was named county seat of government of Douglas County when the county was organized in 1857.

After Kansas earned statehood, the University of Kansas was established at Lawrence. The institution opened it doors to its initial 55 students in 1866 on forty acres of land donated by philanthropist and town namesake Amos Adams Lawrence.

The illustration shows labeled roads, buildings, waterways and railroad route. Inset illustrations feature the Public School and Kansas State University.

Features references to the following locations:

  • Central School.
  • Quincy St. School.
  • District School.
  • State University.
  • County Jail.
  • U. P. R. R. Depot.
  • L. L. & G. R. R. Depot.
  • Bismarck Shop.
  • Market House.
  • Baptist Church.
  • Congregational Church.
  • Catholic Church.
  • Episcopal Church.
  • Methodist Church.
  • Presbyterian Church.
  • Unitarian Church.

Materials

Archive Paper

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.
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