Historic Railroad Map of the Midwest - 1872 - G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co.
Description
Map showing the Indiana and Illinois Central Railroad and its connections.
This double map image of the north-central United States was published in 1872 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. The lower map is a close-up of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Included are counties, cities, towns, waterways, and the railroad network of the 1870's.
Chicago's transportation importance began in the 1840's with the building of the Illinois and Michigan Canal which connected the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan. Cattle, hogs and grain were abundantly grown and traded in Chicago, as well as a number of dependent branch manufactures such as milling, slaughtering, packing, rendering, soap and candle making, tanning, brewing and distilling. Transporting these items prompted much railroad growth in the Midwest during the 1800's.
So many immigrated to Indiana during the 1850's that it became the nation’s fourth largest state by 1860, according to population.
Standard Oil was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller. The Indiana & Illinois Central Railway was chartered in 1853 and completed in 1873. In 1875 it became part of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western Railway.
This double map image of the north-central United States was published in 1872 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. The lower map is a close-up of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Included are counties, cities, towns, waterways, and the railroad network of the 1870's.
Chicago's transportation importance began in the 1840's with the building of the Illinois and Michigan Canal which connected the Mississippi River with Lake Michigan. Cattle, hogs and grain were abundantly grown and traded in Chicago, as well as a number of dependent branch manufactures such as milling, slaughtering, packing, rendering, soap and candle making, tanning, brewing and distilling. Transporting these items prompted much railroad growth in the Midwest during the 1800's.
So many immigrated to Indiana during the 1850's that it became the nation’s fourth largest state by 1860, according to population.
Standard Oil was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller. The Indiana & Illinois Central Railway was chartered in 1853 and completed in 1873. In 1875 it became part of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western Railway.
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Luster Photo Paper
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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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