New York bird's-eye view map, 1879 – Antique Map Print
(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 New York bird's-eye view map, 1879 in remarkable detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Order it framed and ready to hang, or unframed to match a frame you already love. 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.
New York bird's-eye view map, 1879
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A bird's-eye view of New York from 1879 shows the city as an artist imagined it seen from high above, with streets, rivers, and rows of buildings laid out in perspective. Such views were popular in the late 1800s, when lithographic printing made large, detailed city portraits affordable for civic boosters, businesses, and homeowners. In 1879, New York was growing fast, and the Brooklyn Bridge, begun in 1869, was still under construction across the East River. Views like this one record the city's appearance and ambitions at a moment of rapid change.
| Original scan | 2,888 × 3,896 px · prints to 10 × 13 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | NY-NewYork-1879a |
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