Antwerp, New York, 1888 – Antique Wall Map
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This rare antique map captures Antwerp, New York, 1888 in remarkable detail. The original is held by the Library of Congress, so what you hang is a true record of its time.
Library of Congress record: Bird's-eye view of Antwerp, N.Y.
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Antwerp, New York, 1888
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Antwerp is a small village in northern Jefferson County, New York, and in 1888 it was a farming community that depended on dairying, grain, and the sale of its produce to nearby markets. Cheese and butter made on local farms were a major source of income across the North Country during these years, and the county seat at Watertown, a larger manufacturing town with railroad connections, served as the region's commercial center. Life in Antwerp centered on the churches, schools, and general stores along its main streets, and the seasons set the pace of work for most families. Bird's-eye views like this one were often produced to show a town's streets, houses, and business blocks to residents and prospective buyers, reflecting the civic pride of a place that expected steady, modest growth.
| Created / published | 1888 |
|---|---|
| Creator | fausel, c. (christian), burleigh litho |
| Notes | Bird's-eye view map. |
| Subjects | Panoramic maps--New York |
| Source | Library of Congress, Panoramic Maps |
| Original scan | 7,904 × 5,200 px · prints to 26 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
| Library of Congress title | Bird's-eye view of Antwerp, N.Y. |
| Reference | NY Antwerp 1888 |
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