Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1886 Map of Chattanooga Tennessee. 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 1886 Chattanooga Tennessee Map Wall Art. 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
Produced and published by prolific American lithographer and illustrator Henry Wellge this birds-eye perspective of one of the most iconic cities of the American South bears a distinct style. Wellge is among one of five men to have produced more than half of all panoramic or birds-eye perspectives that are kept in the permanent archives of the Library of Congress. His unique aesthetic is immediately recognizable and transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. Birdseye perspectives were among the most popular illustration from the middle of the nineteenth century until the 1920s, when aerial photography became a viable option. These pieces of work are authentic cartographical history and provide a distinct window to the nation’s development.
Chattanooga lies at the transition of the Appalachian Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau, and the city center is surrounded by scenic hills and mountains. Chattanooga became one of the central railroad hubs in the South, servicing Southeastern Tennessee, Northwestern Georgia, and Northeastern Alabama; this allowed for a thriving import and export economy.
By the latter portion of the nineteenth century, Chattanooga had recovered from damages incurred during the Civil War. It was becoming one of the most prosperous regions in the American South. Chattanooga had been a central focus point of Union Forces as it facilitated the spread of munitions and supplies throughout the Confederacy. As manufacturing jobs became prominent in the region, immigrants established numerous neighborhoods and communities based along cultural lines.
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.
