Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1889 Moline Illinois 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 1889 City of Moline Illinois Map 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
Located on a bluff between the banks of the iconic Mississippi River and Rock River, Moline is the largest city in Rock Island County and one of the cultural hubs of the so-called Quad Cities. This birds-eye perspective published by one of the most prolific American publishers of the style, Henry Wellge, bears a signature style. Wellge was among six cartographers responsible for creating more than half of all American bird’s eye perspectives. This map bears some of his most recognizable flourishes, including bustling industrial activity to highlight economic opportunity. By the late eighteenth century, the city had experienced significant growth spurred by immigrants attracted by work in the thriving mills.
Moline got its name from the French term moulin, which translates to mill town. Its proximity to the Mississippi allowed numerous mills to be established, and the region was initially settled in the late eighteenth century by French immigrants. Following the conclusion of the American Civil War, Moline experienced another period of significant growth. Moline is home to the Iconic John Deere agricultural equipment company, and its operations have been among the most important economic drivers of the city. By 1889 Moline was a thoroughly modern American city with electricity, streetcars, and robust municipal services.
This depiction’s classic aesthetic immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. This is an authentic piece of American cartographical history that captures one of America’s most iconic small towns in a significant period.
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.
