Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bird's-eye map of Washington, D.C. – Vintage Map Wall Art
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Description
Few images capture their era like this antique map of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bird's-eye map of Washington, D.C.. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. 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 has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bird's-eye map of Washington, D.C.
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Lead with the map's distinctive feature: it is a bird's-eye view, drawn as if seen from above and at an angle, rather than a flat street plan. Maps of this kind were popular in the late 19th century, when artists produced panoramic city views that showed buildings, streets and landmarks in recognizable form. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, one of the earliest American rail lines, had a direct stake in Washington, linking the capital to Baltimore and the wider East. Such maps often served as promotional pieces, advertising a city's growth and the railroad's reach. Look for the Capitol, the White House and the broad diagonal avenues that L'Enfant's 1791 plan laid across the grid.
| Original scan | 9,360 × 6,576 px · prints to 31 × 22 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | pm001114 |
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