Gourerneur, New York, 1885 – Vintage Map Wall Art
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This rare antique map captures Gourerneur, New York, 1885 in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
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Gourerneur, New York, 1885
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Gouverneur, New York, in 1885 was a village in the northern part of St. Lawrence County, named for Gouverneur Morris, the statesman who helped shape the New York and federal constitutions. Its economy rested on the surrounding dairy and grain farms and on the local stone trade, since nearby quarries produced marble that was shipped out for building and monument work. Residents also knew the district for its mineral deposits, including talc, which was beginning to draw outside investment. Village life centered on its churches, schools, and the storefronts along the main streets, where farmers came to trade and where the rail connections that tied the county to larger markets shaped daily commerce.
| Created / published | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Notes | Bird's-eye view map. |
| Subjects | Panoramic maps--New York |
| Original scan | 9,792 × 5,328 px · prints to 33 × 18 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | NY Gourerneur 1885 |
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