Historic Map Springfield, MA - 1875
Description
This bird’s-eye view print of Springfield, Massachusetts was drawn and published by O. H. Bailey & Co. in 1875. Springfield was settled in the 1600s on the banks of the Connecticut River. Its history, as an educational and manufacturing center, is evident by the number of modern manufactures pictured here.
In the 1800s, Springfield was at the forefront of agricultural and horticultural methods. It also held important railroad shops and yards.
The illustration includes labeled streets, buildings, bridges and railroad routes. There are illustrations of the following:
• The Agawam National Bank.
• Wason Manufacturing Co. Railway Cars, Car Wheels & Railway Castings.
• Union Block.
• Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Features references to the following locations:
GENERAL BUSINESS:
General Insurance. Holmes & Gilmore, Agawam Bank Building.
Wood & Coal. Bemis, Phillips & Co., 16 Taylor St.
Planing Mill. H. M. Conkey, 16 Taylor St.
Picture Frames. A. V. Burnham, 31 Taylor St.
Cigars and Tobacco. W. H. Wright, 479 Main St.
Fancy Dry Goods. W. D. Kinsman, 360 Main St.
Commission Merchant. C. T. Hudson.
Real Estate Broker. A. Titus & Co., 438 Main St.
Clothing and Furnishing. E. H. Wilcox, Hillman and Main Sts.
Apothecary. Wm. P. Draper, 410 Main St.
Music Store. A. C. Couch, Under Hayne’s Hotel.
Grist Mill. John Bangs, Mill St.
Flour and Feed. Wm. P. Mattoon, 26 Lyman St.
Hardware. Homer Foot & Co., State and Main Sts.
Savings Bank.
Newspaper. “Springfield Republican”.
Books and Stationery. Whitney & Adams, Old Corner Book Store.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS:
Court House.
City Hall.
Post Office.
City Library.
High School.
Public Schools.
U. S. Armory.
U. S. Water Shops.
Union Depot.
Engine Houses.
Memorial Church.
North Congregational Church.
First Baptist Church.
First Congregational Church.
St. Joseph R. C. Church.
Grace M. E. Church.
New South Congregational Church.
State Street Baptist Church.
Christ Episcopal Church.
Church of the Unity.
St. Michael French R. C. Church.
Olivet Congregational Church.
State Street M. E. Church.
Florence St. M. E. Church.
St. Paul Universalist Church.
Trinity M. E. Church.
HOTELS:
Allis House. L. F. Jenks, Proprietor.
Bates House. F. G. Bates, Proprietor.
Union House. F. E. French, Proprietor.
Massasoit House. M. & E. S. Chapin, Proprietors.
Hayne’s Hotel. Tilly Haynes, Proprietor.
Cooley’s Hotel. J. M. Cooley, Proprietor.
MANUFACTORIES:
T. M. Walker & Co., Doors, Sash, Blinds, etc.Warehouse, 37-41 Market St.
L. I. Fisk & Co., All kinds Family and Manufacturers’ Soap.
E. H. Barney, “Barney & Beny’s” All-clamp, Club and Rink Skates.
G. W. Tapley, Cloth-Faced and Linen-Finish Collar Paper.
P. P. Emory & Co., Coppersmiths and Brass Founders, & Babbitt Meta’s.
O. B. Douglas & Co., Moulding, Paneling and Cabinet Work.
Francis Ellison, Machine Works, Engines and Shafting a specialty.
Hunt and Shandrew, Elegant and Common Furniture.
R. F. Hawkins, Iron Works, Bridges, Turn Tables and Patent Switches.
Powers Paper Co., Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes and Initial Stationery.
Ray & Taylor’s Mfg. Co., Paper Collars, Cuffs and Bosoms.
Gilbert & Baker Mfg. Co., Springfield Gas Machine for Gasoline.
Bemis & Call, Hardware and Tool Co., Dividers, Compasses, Calipers, etc.
National Needle Co., Standard and Self-Threading Sewing Mach. Needles.
Huck Cigar Manufacturing Co., Staple and Fancy Brands.
Williams Hardware Manufacturing Co.
Burdick & Gray, Gold Chains and Jewelry, Office, 445 Main St.
Smith & Wesson, Pistols and Army and Navy Revolvers.
Materials
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- 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.
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- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
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- Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.