Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia, 1876 – Antique Wall Map
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Few images capture their era like this antique map of Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia, 1876. 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. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia, 1876
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This bird's eye view shows all of Philadelphia from a high, angled vantage, as if seen from above the rooftops, and its 1876 date ties it to the Centennial year. That summer the city hosted the Centennial Exposition in Fairmount Park, marking 100 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, and the fair drew visitors from across the country. Panoramic city views like this were popular in the 1870s and 1880s because they let viewers pick out streets, churches, and public buildings in one sweep. The map is worth studying for the way it captures a rapidly growing city at a moment of national pride.
| Original scan | 4,896 × 3,641 px · prints to 16 × 12 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | PA-Philadelphia-1876 |
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