Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1916 Chicago 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 1916 Chicago Wall Art Map of 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
One of the most iconic parts of Chicago is illustrated here with incredible attention to detail and a distinct aesthetic that is immediately recognizable. The central business district is the second largest in the United States and represents the primary portion of downtown Chicago and Grant Park. The area is characterized by its architecture which was transformed following the Great Fire of 1871. By 1875 the city had rebuilt, and technological advancements in steel and glass building marked the construction that would come to be the signature design for the majority of urban centers. These prominent skyscrapers were some of the earliest constructed and would create the emblematic skyline on the banks of Lake Michigan.
The area became the eastern terminus of famed Route 66 in 1926 and is one of the most populous regions in the United States. The early portion of the twentieth century saw Chicago enjoying a period of significant prosperity as thriving industries and commercial banking spurred economic advances in the metropolitan area. The central business district established the grid system that would expand throughout the city as it expanded.
The nineteenth century saw significant growth as diverse immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Eastern Europe, and Poland established thriving communities based along with cultural traditions and heritage, many of which exist to this day. This authentic piece of American cartographical history transports the viewer back in time. The area was often referred to as The Loop following the construction of electric cable cars in 1882.
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.
