Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1903 Ocean City NJ 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.map of montana
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1903 Wall Map of New Jersey. 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
Illustrated by Rochester, NY-born American artist Frank Hamilton Taylor, this stunning birds-eye perspective shows Ocean City, NJ, in a period of significant growth and transformation. Taylor's work is noted for its clean lines, use of stark contrast and was produced in one of the most popular styles of the time. These depictions were published to promote notable buildings, natural elements, and other civic features. These illustrations were popular from the mid-nineteenth century until the 1930s and are among the most unique representations of many iconic regions across the United States.
Located on the Atlantic coast in northern New Jersey, Ocean City has been a popular summer destination for more than a century. The cities iconic boardwalk was completed in 1880 and has been attracting tourists from throughout the region. By the turn of the twentieth century, Ocean City was a thriving town with many modern amenities, including electricity, streetcars, ferries, and a spring-fed drinking fountain.
Ocean City was first surveyed in 1695 and became home to a local whaler named John Peck, though it would not be officially incorporated until 1879. In 1920 the Chamber of Commerce formally adopted the town slogan "America's Greatest Family Resort." The city's protected harbor, miles of coastline, and recreational attractions have made Ocean City one of the most iconic beaches on the East coast. Taylor's illustration bears a distinctive style and unique aesthetic that immediately transports the viewer back intimate, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.
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.
