Historic Map - Spencer, MA - 1892
Description
This panoramic print of Spencer, Massachusetts was drawn and published by O. H. Bailey & Co. in 1892. Spencer was settled in the 1700's as a stagecoach stop along the Old Boston Post Road.
The region, located on the banks of the Seven Mile River, was well-suited for manufacturing interests in the 1800's. Several shoe and boot manufactories emerged in Spencer during that time.
The illustration includes labeled streets, buildings and waterways. There are border illustrations of the following:
• Residence of F. E. Dunton.
• Residence of N. Sagendorph.
• Residence of Richard Sugden.
• Residence of Chas N. Prouty.
• Congregational Church.
• Methodist Church.
• David Prouty High School.
• Town Hall.
• Richard Sugden Public Library.
• Universalist Church.
• Baptist Church.
• St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
• Massasoit Hotel.
• Residence of John O’Gara.
• Residence of G. P. Prouty.
• Residence of David Prouty.
• Bacon, Young & Co., Boot & Shoe Manufacturers.
• Sugden Block.
• Josiah Green & Co., Boot & Shoe Manufactory.
• Isaac Prouty & Co., Boot & Shoe Manufactories.
• Bacon & Sibley, Boot & Shoe Manufactory.
• Engine Houses.
• E. Jones & Co., Boot & Shoe Manufactories.
Features references to the following locations:
Town Hall.
David Prouty High School.
Richard Sugden Public Library.
Massasoit Hotel.
Congregational Church.
Methodist Church.
Universalist Church.
Baptist Church.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
French Catholic Church.
French Catholic Cathedral.
Public Schools.
Engine Houses.
B. & A. R. R. Station.
Post Office.
Isaac Prouty & Co. Boot & Shoe Manufacturers.
Bacon, Young & Co. Boot & Shoe Manufacturers.
E. Jones & Co. Boot & Shoe Manufacturers.
Bacon & Sibley Boot & Shoe Manufacturers.
Prouty Brothers Boot & Shoe Manufacturers.
J. Green & Co. Boot & Shoe Manufacturers.
Sugden Block.
Bank Block.
Gas Light Works.
W. L. & S. Electric R. R.
E. E. Stone Lumber Yards.
Spencer Public Park.
Agricultural Grounds.
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.