Historic Map - Waukesha, WI - 1857

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Waukesha, Wis. / lith. & published by Kurz & Seifert, Milwaukee ; drawn after nature by L. Kurz.

This beautifully portrayed bird's eye view map of Waukesha, Wisconsin was drawn by Louis Kurz and published by Kurz & Seifert in 1857, reprint. Waukesha is located along the Fox River in Waukesha County. It reached village status in 1847 as a farming community, and became popular in the mid-1800s as a mineral spring resort town. Matthew Laflin, an early Chicago pioneer and major stock holder in the Elgin Watch Company built the first of many watering resorts, the "Fountain Spring House". Several followed suit and the town acquired the nicknames "Spring City" and "Saratoga of the West". Waukesha came alive with hotels filled with guests, mostly from the south, bringing much activity around the Five Points. The extremely clear and good tasting mineral spring waters of the area were said to cure everything from digestive disorders to dropsy. The town reportedly hosted thousands of visitors during this era in hotels and private family homes. So as not to frighten visitors with loose cattle running about, a pound was set up in town for cattle that strayed too far. Owners would pay a fine of 25 cents to $1.00 to redeem their stock.

The map from 1857 shows lively scenes of town life, buildings, roads and railway route.

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.

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.

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