Historic Railroad Map of the Midwest - 1868 - G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co
Description
Map showing the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railway.
This colorful map of the Middle West United States was published in 1868 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. It features portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Shown are counties, cities, towns, waterways, and the railroad and steamboat network of the 1860's.
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railway was organized in 1868 when several smaller railroads merged to form it. It served the Iowa communities northwest of Burlington, running all the way to Albert Lea, Minnesota. The line was forced into bankruptcy in the middle 1870's after which it became the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway. In 1903 it became part of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway.
Burlington, located along the Mississippi River, was the home base for a number of railroads including the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railroad. Burlington’s economy revolved around railroads and furniture making during that era. Valued local furniture manufacturers, including the popular Northwestern Furniture Company, relied heavily on the railroads for shipment of their products.
Railroads enabled Cedar Rapids, along the Cedar River, to prosper as a mill and meat packing center.
This colorful map of the Middle West United States was published in 1868 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. It features portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Shown are counties, cities, towns, waterways, and the railroad and steamboat network of the 1860's.
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railway was organized in 1868 when several smaller railroads merged to form it. It served the Iowa communities northwest of Burlington, running all the way to Albert Lea, Minnesota. The line was forced into bankruptcy in the middle 1870's after which it became the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway. In 1903 it became part of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway.
Burlington, located along the Mississippi River, was the home base for a number of railroads including the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Minnesota Railroad. Burlington’s economy revolved around railroads and furniture making during that era. Valued local furniture manufacturers, including the popular Northwestern Furniture Company, relied heavily on the railroads for shipment of their products.
Railroads enabled Cedar Rapids, along the Cedar River, to prosper as a mill and meat packing center.
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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