Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1792 Washington DC 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 1792 Map of Washington DC Poster. 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
Created just three years after the United States Constitution established the federal district that would become the nation's capital, this map offers a glimpse into the early vision of Washington, D.C.-a city destined to house some of the most significant institutions in the country, including The White House, the Smithsonian Museum, and Congress. These landmarks would grow in importance in the decades following the Revolutionary War, which ended in 1783 after eight years of conflict.
The city was designed in 1791 by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who laid out the capital in a distinctive quadrant-based plan. Today, Washington, D.C., encompasses over 100 neighborhoods and remains one of the most influential regions on the East Coast, both politically and culturally.
This map, with its distinct appearance and remarkable aesthetic, transports viewers back in time, offering a powerful connection between past and present. It illustrates the growth and evolution of a city that would eventually become the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Washington, D.C., has also served as the backdrop for historic political movements, including the Civil Rights Movement, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, and the anti-Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, led by influential activists.
This map stands as one of the earliest cartographic records of the United States capital, documenting its initial design before it was burned by British forces during the War of 1812. It is not only a historical artifact but also a tribute to the enduring legacy of a city that continues to shape the nation's history.
