Historic Map - Saint Joseph, MO - 1868
Description
Bird's eye view of the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri, 1868. Drawn by A. Ruger.
Reproduction map of the community known as St. Joseph, MO, drawn by Albert Ruger. St. Joseph was founded by local fur trader Joseph Robidoux, on the Missouri/Kansas border in 1826. Main streets in downtown were named for his children: Faraon, Jules, Francis, Felix, Edmond, Charles, Sylvanie, and Messanie. St. Joseph had great access to the Missouri River, and quickly became a major outpost to the trails out west.
A rough and tumble frontier town, its streets were lined with hundreds of wagon trains waiting to be ferried across the river. In 1858, John Patee opened a luxurious four-story brick hotel. By 1860, it became the headquarters for the Pony Express, and a resting place for company riders. During the Civil War, the Union army took over the hotel, and Patee, a supporter of the Confederacy, decided to sell the hotel in a nation-wide lottery. At the end of the war, 100 tickets came back unsold, so Patee bought them himself and won his hotel back. From 1865-1868, the building became the Patee Female College. In 1869, it became a hotel again. Later, in 1882, Jesse James would be shot and killed in his home here, and in 1886, the Chicago Times would report that "St. Joseph is a modern wonder--a city of 60,000 inhabitants, eleven railroads, 70 passenger trains each day, 170 factories, thirteen miles of the best paved streets, the largest stockyards west of Chicago, a wholesale trade as large as that of Kansas City and Omaha combined..."
The map features clearly labeled street names with lively scenes of railroad, riverboat, carriage and pedestrian traffic. It features inset illustrations of Patee Female College, Odd Fellows Hall, Engine House and German School. Complete reference list below.
Features numbered references to the following locations:
- Court House
- Jail
- City Hall
- Market House
- Public School
- German School
- Gas Works
- Turn Hall
- St. Joseph College
- Female Seminary
- Engine House
- Railroad Depot
- Cemetary
- Patee College
- Baptist Church
- Catholic Church
- Episcopal Church
- Jewish Church
- Lutheran Church
- Methodist Church
- Methodist South Church
- German Methodist Church
- 6th St. Presbyterian Church
- First Presbyterian Church
- Westminster Church
- Colored Methodist Church
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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