Historic Map - Niagara Falls, NY - 1882
Description
Niagara-Falls, N.Y. 1882. H. Wellge del. Beck & Pauli Lith.
Reproduction bird's-eye view map of Niagara Falls, New York, drawn by Henry Wellge and published by J. J. Stoner in 1881-82. The "Honeymoon Capital of the World" has had a long history as a tourist center. In 1801, Theodosia Burr (daughter of Aaron Burr) and Joseph Alston traveled here to marry and three years later Napoleon Bonaparte's younger brother Jerome married his fiance Elizabeth Patterson here. The War of 1812 paralyzed growth in the area while the U. S. and Canada battled at their borders, but soon after, resumed its resort image. Several hotels were established to accommodate travelers who came by buggies, boats and trains to enjoy the falls' beauty. Visitors were allowed to walk out onto the river below the falls over a natural ice bridge which was formed from the spray mixed with the cold. People would use the ice for tobogganing and skating until it tragically collapsed in 1912, killing three. The City of Niagara Falls would be incorporated from the villages of Manchester and Suspension Bridge ten years after this map was published.
This panoramic illustrated map from 1882 shows buildings, bridges and clearly labeled streets.
Features numbered references to the following locations:
- Episcopal Church
- St. Mary's (Catholic) Church
- Presbyterian Church
- Methodist Episcopal Church
- Baptist Church
- Public Schools
- Catholic Academy
- Niagara Flouring Mills, Schoellkopf & Mathews
- Cataract Flouring Mills, C. B. Caskill
- Cataract Manufacturing Co. Wood Pulp & Box Board
- Niagara, Wood Paper Co.
- John F. Quigley, Manufacturer of Wood Pulp
- Oneida Community (Limited) Manufacturers of Table Ware
- Niagara Falls Wood Pulp Mill, Hill & Murray
- Machine Shop
- Planing Mill, J. George
- Planing Mill, J. George
- Niagara Falls Paper Manufacturing Co.
- Niagara Falls Flouring Mill
- Planing Mill, Secord & Co.
- Niagara Falls Brewing Co.
- Niagara Falls Gas Light Co.
- Water Works
- Cataract Bank
- Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power & Manufacturing Co. Canal
- Fire Engine Houses
- N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. Depot
- N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. Round House
- N. Y. L. E. & W. Railway Depot
- C. S. Railway Depot
- International Hotel, International Hotel Co.
- Cataract House
- Spencer House
- Goat Island Hotel, J. V. Carr
- Hotel Kaltenbach, A. Kaltenbach
- Clifton House, G. M. Colburn
- Rapids House, J. T. Eckert
- Cascade House, C. H. Kelly
- Niagara House
- Gamms Hotel, C. H. Gamm
- Park Place Hotel
- Hearns Hotel, M. Hearns
- Ontairo House, P. Fitzgerald
- Franklin House, G. A. Franklin
- Temperance House, H. Hubbs
- Brewery Hotel, A. Gamm
- Falls Hotel
Materials
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.