Map of the city of New York (ca. 1850) from Library of Congress

A City on the Rise — Map of the City of New York (c. 1850), Library of Congress

Stand at the edge of America’s great leap forward. This c. 1850 city plan captures New York in the pivotal decades before the Civil War—rivers busy with ferries, piers tracing the shoreline, and an orderly grid pressing north with unstoppable intent. Streets, wards, parks, and waterfronts are engraved with calm authority, offering a richly legible portrait of a metropolis inventing its modern self.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This is not just wall art—it’s a working snapshot of urban ambition. Every line and label reveals how New Yorkers moved, traded, and organized their city at mid-century. Ideal for historians, educators, designers, genealogists, collectors, and anyone who loves classic urban cartography, this map is both a visual treasure and a superb teaching tool.

Display it in classrooms, offices, museums, libraries, or your home, and create a space that invites reflection, study, and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using the highest quality materials and modern archival printing techniques.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish that reduces glare and preserves fine linework and period typography.
Ideal for framing under glass, showcasing nineteenth-century detail with sophisticated clarity.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface ideal for schools, offices, or high-traffic areas where the map will be referenced and handled often.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: Lacquered hang rails provide a polished, classic look. With a fitted hanging cord, your laminated map is ready to display—no framing required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, chosen for its rich texture and exceptional strength.
Uses pigment-based, fade-resistant inks that soak deeply into the canvas fibres, producing vibrant tone and crisp lines that endure for generations.
Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: Lacquered to enhance the wood grain and protect against wear, with a top cord for effortless hanging—perfect for a timeless, elegant presentation in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Pre-Civil War Snapshot: See New York’s streets, wards, and waterfronts at a defining mid-century moment.
✔ Room-Ready Clarity: Calm engraving and period lettering read beautifully from across the room and reward close study.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Perfect for interiors yet rigorous enough for teaching urban history and family research.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and archival inks keep contrast and detail true for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions offer a museum-quality presentation—no frame required.
✔ A Meaningful Gift: Ideal for New Yorkers, historians, architects, genealogists, and design-minded collectors.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring nineteenth-century New York into your space. Order the Map of the City of New York (c. 1850) today—a faithful, beautifully produced record of a city finding its stride.