{"product_id":"1875-birds-eye-view-bangor-maine-print","title":"1875 Birds Eye View Bangor Maine Print - Koch Penobscot River Lumber Capital Port - Gilded Age - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1875 Bangor Maine Birds Eye View Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in 1875 by J.J. Stoner of Madison, Wisconsin, and drawn by Augustus Koch, this bird's-eye view presents the city of Bangor in Penobscot County, Maine. An index identifies notable landmarks across the thriving river port where the Penobscot widens below the head of tidal navigation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBangor reigned as the lumber capital of the world during the mid-nineteenth century, its wharves stacked with millions of board feet of white pine floated downstream each spring. Sawmills lined the banks for miles, processing timber that framed homes and public buildings from New England to the Pacific coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAugustus Koch became one of the most prolific panoramic artists of the Gilded Age, partnering with Stoner to document growing communities across the Midwest and the Eastern seaboard. He sketched each settlement from elevated vantage points, capturing streets, steeples, and waterways with meticulous accuracy before sending his drawings to the printer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction provides insight into a proud northern port at the height of its prosperity, before the great forests gave way and the trade that built a city moved westward. Considered among the finest Maine views of the era, it brings heritage and character to any office, study, or living room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":67624126513341,"sku":"ENMAP0795_1824L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":67624126546109,"sku":"ENMAP0795_2430L","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1v02p-yPBytxNZTvII19B7HOzVZzvg3U6_w1000.jpg?v=1790913662","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1875-birds-eye-view-bangor-maine-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}