Historic Map - York, PA - 1852
Description
View of York, York County, P.A., 1852 / drawn & published by J. Thomas Williams.
This detailed daguerreotype print of York, Pennsylvania was drawn by Williams Co. lith. and published by E. Sachse & Co. in 1852. York was settled by Europeans in the mid-1700's in the fertile valley surrounding Codorus Creek.
The creek was navigable from that point to its mouth on the Susquehanna River.
The one-time capital of the United States maintained a vital agricultural community in the 1800's.
The view from Harrisburg Road includes bridge, buildings, pasturelands and creek. It features inset illustrations of the following:
- German Reformed Church.
- Hey’s Institute N. W. View.
- S. E. Corner of Centre Square.
- Episcopal Church.
- Moravian Church.
- R. R. Station House.
- Catholic Church.
- Presbyterian Church.
- N. W. Corner of Centre Square.
- Hey’s Institute S. E. View.
- First English Lutheran Church.
- Court House.
- S. W. Corner of Centre Square.
- Second English Lutheran Church.
- View on the Codorus & Main Street Bridge.
- Methodist Church.
- Oddfellows Hall.
- German Lutheran Church.
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.