Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1891 Watertown New York Map. 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 1891 Watertown Map of New York 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 the Black River, Watertown New York is one of the most iconic cities in upstate New York. So-called for the numerous waterfalls found on the stretch of the river, numerous manufacturing and industrial operations were established in the city and led to periods of significant prosperity during the middle of the nineteenth century. The Black River flows towards Lake Ontarios some five miles west and remains an enduring feature of the local geography. By the late nineteenth century, the city was said to be home to more millionaires than any other per capita.
First settled in 1800, the city’s first residents envisioned a town powered by the powerful flow of the Black River, and by 1816 it was officially incorporated as a village. This marked a period of significant growth, and immigrants from across Western Europe, Ireland, and the American South flocked to the town eager for opportunities in the plentiful factories, mills, and other manufacturing facilities. The first portable steam engine was created in Watertown in 1847 and marked a significant technological advance for the nation. The town's prosperity led to the establishment of public water systems and even a telephone line in 1879.
Produced and published by one of the earliest pioneers of the style, this birds-eye perspective shows the town in one of its most prosperous eras during the so-called Gilded Age. As the nation neared the turn of the twentieth century, Watertown was a modern example of a thriving industrial hub.
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.
