Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1880 Elgin Illinois 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 1880 Map of Elgin City Illinois. 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 thirty-five miles northwest of Chicago, this birds-eye perspective of Elgin, Illinois, depicts the city in a period of significant transformation as the nation approached the turn of the twentieth century. Rapid technological advancements in manufacturing and transportation saw the city expanding as part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The region was first settled during the early portions of the nineteenth century by English, Irish, and Scottish immigrants who were attracted by the fertile soil on the banks of the Fox River. The city saw the foundation of numerous dairies, and the iconic Borden milk company was established in 1866.
Later in the nineteenth century, the city became known for producing some of the finest watches in the United States. The immediately recognizable clocks at Union Station in Chicago bear the name of the Elgin Watch Company. Birdseye perspectives were widely popular during the nineteenth century and served as marketing materials for towns and cities across the nation to entice residents and merchants alike. These productions bear a distinctive style and unique aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.
Modern-day Elgin enjoys the number one ranking for the Chicago metropolitan area and is known for its art galleries and riverboat casinos. The city has a long tradition of invention and innovation since its establishment in 1835. This authentic piece of American cartographical history bears an incredible attention to detail and has a classic nineteenth-century style.
Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.
