Historic Map - Marion, IA - 1868
Description
View of Marion, Linn County, I.A., 1868 / drawn & published by A. Ruger.
This panoramic print of Marion, Iowa was drawn by Albert Ruger and published by Merchants Lithographing Co. in 1868. Marian was founded in the late 1830s after the region recovered from the Black Hawk War. Marian was designated as county seat of the newly established Linn County. The community maintained timber and agricultural interests in its early years. Marian was incorporated in 1865.
In 1868 mayor Thomas Corbett and the citizens of Marian welcomed the addition of a new school building. The three-story brick structure filled the entirety of Block 33, between 1st and 2nd Sts. Its eight rooms contained all of the latest modern furnishings and an excellent library with modern philosophical equipment.
The map published in 1868 includes labeled streets, buildings and railroad route. There are featured inset illustrations of the Court House and Public School.
Features numbered references to the following locations:
- Court House.
- County Jail.
- Public Schools.
- D. & S. W. R. R. Depot.
- County Fair Ground.
- Cemetery.
- Elevator.
- City Mill.
- Foundry & Machine Shop.
- Breweries.
- Congregational Church.
- Baptist Church.
- Presbyterian Church.
- Methodist Church.
- Second Advent Church.
- Christian Church.
- Seminary.
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.