Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1868 Saint Joseph Missouri Wall Map Poster. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional’s choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1868 Bird's Eye View Map of St Joseph MO. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too.
Addditional Information
Located on the banks of the Missouri River, Saint Joseph, Missouri, was the furthest west town that could be reached by rail in the United States until rail expansion occurred after the end of the Civil War. Officially incorporated in 1843, Saint Joseph earned a reputation as a rugged frontier town that was the last point before you entered the so-called Wild West and maintained a bustling outpost that outfitted travelers as they began their journey, often to the Oregon territories. In the years following the conclusion of the Civil War, the city saw an influx of residents from across the United States and Eastern and Western Europe who established towns and communities based on shared traditions, many of which exist to this day.
Saint Joseph is located across from the eastern boundary of Kansas and has a rich history, including being home to outlaw Jesse James for a brief time. Produced and published by an early adopter of the form, Albert Ruger, this bird's eye perspective was used as a way to market the town to potential residents and merchants alike and featured prominent civic features, natural attractions, and economic opportunities. Panoramic maps bear a distinct aesthetic and classic style, and Ruger's use of bold colors set his work apart from other producers of the time.
Bird's eye perspectives were widely popular during the latter portions of the nineteenth century and early parts of the twentieth century. This is a unique piece of nineteenth-century American cartographical history.
