{"product_id":"1878-birds-eye-view-hallowell-maine-print","title":"1878 Birds Eye View Hallowell Maine Print - Ruger Kennebec River Granite Quarry Town - Gilded Age - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1878 Hallowell Maine Kennebec River 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 1878 by J.J. Stoner of Madison, Wisconsin, and drawn by Albert Ruger, this bird's-eye view presents Hallowell in Kennebec County, Maine. Illustrations and an index identify the landmarks and enterprises that sustained this compact settlement on the western bank of the river.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHallowell prospered through its renowned quarries, which supplied fine-grained stone for construction projects across the Eastern seaboard. Blocks were shipped downriver by schooner and barge to build public structures, bridges, and monuments in communities from Boston to Washington.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSituated just south of the state capital at Augusta, the town supported a thriving commercial district of shops, hotels, and small manufacturers. By the 1870s, ice harvesting on the Kennebec rivaled the quarrying trade as the region's most valuable export, filling ships bound for ports around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction provides insight into a proud New England river community whose natural resources helped construct the nation's most important landmarks. 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":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":67630888452285,"sku":"ENMAP0797_1624L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1W5JmZRfXnX-tFs4TeaegzXV0esy14Hro_w1000.jpg?v=1791008005","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1878-birds-eye-view-hallowell-maine-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}