Historic Map - Mankato, MN - 1870
Description
View of Mankato, Blue Earth County, M.N., 1870 / drawn & published by A. Ruger.
This panoramic print of Mankato, Minnesota was drawn by Albert Ruger and published by Ruger & Stoner, Merchants Lithographing Co. in 1870. Mankato was established in the 1850's at the confluence of the Minnesota and the Blue Earth Rivers. The bluish banks of the Blue Earth River were determined to contain rich deposits of copper, which gave the exposed clay a blue hue.
Differences between Mankato settlers and local Indians led to the Dakota War of 1862, which resulted in the execution of 38 Indians, at the location noted on this map. President Lincoln was able to pardon most of the 303 Indians condemned to death by a military commission, but 38 of them were executed near the waterfront at Mankato.
Railroads reached Mankato in the 1860's, advancing the town’s valued agricultural trade significantly.
The map includes labeled streets, buildings and railroad route. It features inset illustrations of the Public School and State Normal School.
Features references to the following locations:
Court House.
Public School.
Normal School.
Catholic School.
St. P. & S. C. R. R. Depot.
Baptist Church.
Episcopal Church.
Lutheran Church.
Methodist Church.
Presbyterian Church.
R. Catholic Church.
Place of Execution of 38 Sioux Indians Dec. 1862.
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.