Historic Map - New York City, NY - 1879 - J. W. Williams
Description
New York. J. W. Williams, del.
This reproduction panorama map of New York City was drawn by J. W. Williams for Root & Tinker in 1879. It features a bird's-eye view of New York four years before the Brooklyn Bridge was completed. From Washington Square northward on Fifth, Madison and Lexington avenues and Broadway constant views of superb churches, residences and business palaces could be seen. 23rd St. was graced with the buildings of the Y. M. C. A., the Masonic Temple, Booth's Theatre, the Musical College and Art Gallery, while adjacent Fourth Avenue, in 1879, was crowded with elegant churches and hotels. Root & Tinker were proprietors of The Clothier and Hatter, 86 Duane Street, New York.
This beautifully colored panoramic view map of New York from 1879 shows streets, buildings, and shipping traffic.
Features references to the following locations:
A-21 - Castle Garden
B-22 - Battery Park
C-20 - Bowling Green
D-23 - Elevated R. R. Depot
E-17 - Trinity Church, (head Wall St.)
F-18 - Sub-Treasury Building
F-16 - Post Office
G-19 - Custom House
H-15 - City Hall and Court House
I-8 - Manhattan Market
J-12 - Washington Square
K-11 - Union Square
L-10 - Madison Square
L-24 - Wall Street Ferry, Brooklyn
M-13 - Cooper Union
N-6 - St. Patrick's Cathedral
N-4 - Central Park
O-7 - Grand Central Depot
P-9 - Bellevue Hospital
Q-14 - Tompkins Square
Q-2 - Ward's Island
Q-3 - Randall's Island
R-5 - Blackwell's Island
R-23 - Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn
S-I - Long Island Sound
This reproduction panorama map of New York City was drawn by J. W. Williams for Root & Tinker in 1879. It features a bird's-eye view of New York four years before the Brooklyn Bridge was completed. From Washington Square northward on Fifth, Madison and Lexington avenues and Broadway constant views of superb churches, residences and business palaces could be seen. 23rd St. was graced with the buildings of the Y. M. C. A., the Masonic Temple, Booth's Theatre, the Musical College and Art Gallery, while adjacent Fourth Avenue, in 1879, was crowded with elegant churches and hotels. Root & Tinker were proprietors of The Clothier and Hatter, 86 Duane Street, New York.
This beautifully colored panoramic view map of New York from 1879 shows streets, buildings, and shipping traffic.
Features references to the following locations:
A-21 - Castle Garden
B-22 - Battery Park
C-20 - Bowling Green
D-23 - Elevated R. R. Depot
E-17 - Trinity Church, (head Wall St.)
F-18 - Sub-Treasury Building
F-16 - Post Office
G-19 - Custom House
H-15 - City Hall and Court House
I-8 - Manhattan Market
J-12 - Washington Square
K-11 - Union Square
L-10 - Madison Square
L-24 - Wall Street Ferry, Brooklyn
M-13 - Cooper Union
N-6 - St. Patrick's Cathedral
N-4 - Central Park
O-7 - Grand Central Depot
P-9 - Bellevue Hospital
Q-14 - Tompkins Square
Q-2 - Ward's Island
Q-3 - Randall's Island
R-5 - Blackwell's Island
R-23 - Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn
S-I - Long Island Sound
Materials
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.
Framed - Black Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
Framed - Natural Oak Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a natural oak finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
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