Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1888 Portland Oregon Map Print. 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 1888 Wall Map of Portland Oregon. 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.
Additional Information
Located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland, Oregon, is the most populous city in the state and has remained a central hub in the region since its formation in the 1840s as a bustling inland port that could transport goods and immigrants to the Pacific Northwest which was experiencing a transformative period during the time of this bird's eye perspectives production. Panoramic maps were widely popular during the latter portions of the eighteenth century and early part of the twentieth century and bear a distinctive style and unique aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.
Portland's location was central to the expansion of the city and its economy during the time of this panoramic maps production primarily relied on the lumber industry, which was in high demand across the nation as towns and cities expanded in the years following the conclusion of the American Civil War as the population in the north increased, and the need for construction materials grew exponentially. Portland's economy was again transformed during World War II when the city experienced a boom in manufacturing sparked by the need for military equipment.
Portland remains one of the most iconic cities of the Pacific Northwest and features recognizable architecture and a diverse culture that has evolved since its formation. Portland continues to be a vibrant cultural center and an essential part of the regional economy as the city continues to evolve and develop.
