Historic Map - Omaha, NE - 1868
Description
View of Omaha, Douglas County, N.E., 1868 / drawn & published by A. Ruger.
This bird’s-eye view print of Omaha, Nebraska was drawn by Albert Ruger and published by Chicago Lith. Co. in 1868. Omaha looks fresh in its early days as the “Gateway to the West” with boatloads and trainloads of speculators and travelers moved westward from this point. The site on which Omaha stands had long been an important ferry landing along the Missouri River. Omaha was the designated capital of the Nebraska Territory until 1867, when Nebraska was given statehood and the capital was removed to Lincoln.
The Union Pacific Railroad began its westbound construction from Omaha in 1866.
The map published in 1868 contains labeled streets, buildings and railroad routes. Riverboat activity is displayed in the foreground along with Native American campground. Border and steamboat illustrations include:
- Steamboat “Colorado”.
- Turner’s Hall.
- Central Block.
- Caldwell Block.
- The Capitol.
Features eferences to the following locations:
- Capitol.
- Court House.
- Convent of Mercy.
- Turner Hall.
- Gas Works.
- U. P. R. R. Maschine Schops.
- U. S. Military Depot.
- Presbyterian Church.
- German Methodist Church.
- Episcopal Church.
- Catholic Church
- Christian Church.
- Baptist Church.
- Lutheran Church.
- Congregational Church.
- Methodist Church.
- Cemetery.
- German Methodist.
Materials
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.
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.