Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1900 Western Union Transatlantic Cables 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 1900 Map of The Western Union Telegraph Company Cables. 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
This map of the Western Union Transatlantic Cables showcases the vast network of undersea communication lines nearly 50 years after the project began in the mid-19th century. At the time, laying a telegraph cable across the Atlantic was considered one of the most remarkable technical achievements of its era, enabling direct communication between North America and Western Europe. Though the first cable was damaged shortly after its completion, by the time this map was produced in 1900, multiple cables had been installed, creating a robust network that dramatically improved global communication.
By 1900, Western Union's telegraphic cables played a crucial role in facilitating trade and diplomacy, helping to strengthen economic ties between North America and Europe by reducing communication delays. This vintage map, with its distinctive aesthetic and refined, classic style, transports the viewer back in time, illustrating how technology has continuously shaped modern culture and global connectivity.
At the time of this map's publication, the transatlantic cable had undergone significant repairs and expansions, allowing for faster and more reliable telegraph transmissions. Western Union, founded in 1851, had by 1900 become the dominant telegraph company in the United States. Though the company continues to operate today, its telegraph service was officially discontinued in 2006.
Western Union's transatlantic telegraph cable marked a pivotal advancement in communication technology, revolutionizing long-distance messaging and paving the way for future innovations in global communication.
