Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1905 The Nation's Capital 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 1905 Washington DC Wall Map Print. 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 on the banks of the Potomac River and founded in 1791, the United States Capital, Washington DC, shares a border with Virginia and Maryland. However, it does not hold statehood and is formally referred to as the District of Columbia. Washington DC remains one of the nation's most influential political, cultural, and economic regions. It has a rich history that is intrinsically linked to some of the most critical moments in American history, both through legislation and political actions since its founding in the late eighteenth century. In July 1790, the Residence Act was approved and created the capital district on the eastern bank of the Potomac.
The city is divided into quadrants centered around the capital. It draws hundreds of thousands of tourists annually to tour the numerous museums, federal government buildings, other historical attractions, and the White House. Washington DC is home to all three branches of the federal government and came under attack by the British in the War of 1812 when English forces defeated American troops at Bladensburg and set numerous buildings alight, which led to significant damage to the United States Capital, the treasury Building, and the White House.
This map was produced in 1905 as the nation was experiencing a tremendous amount of growth and prosperity following the turn of the twentieth century following the economic expansion during the so-called Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century. This piece remains an enduring piece of American cartographical history.
