City of Cambridge, Mass., 1877 bird's-eye map – Vintage Map Wall Art
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This rare antique map captures City of Cambridge, Mass., 1877 bird's-eye map in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
City of Cambridge, Mass., 1877 bird's-eye map
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Cambridge sits just across the Charles River from Boston, and this 1877 bird's-eye view shows the city as an observer on a high vantage point might have seen it, with streets, rail lines and building blocks drawn in angled perspective. Maps of this type were popular in the late 19th century, when American cities were growing quickly and residents wanted a pictorial record of their streets and landmarks. Harvard's campus and the residential neighborhoods around it are worth looking for, since these views emphasized recognizable buildings and street patterns over precise measurements.
| Created / published | 1877 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 9,084 × 6,228 px · prints to 30 × 21 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | MA Cambridge 1877 |
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