![]() ![]() Historically, Exchange Street was where many printers and newspapers were located. In 1866 a major fire swept through the area, bringing on a wave of new construction. Commercial Street was created by fill in the 1850s, and Middle and Exchanges Street area developed as a major commercial district. ![]() The city rebuilt, and again became a major shipping center and Maine's leading port and economic center. At the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, a large part of the city was destroyed by fire in a British raid in October 1775. It prospered economically in the 18th century due to the lumber trade, particularly the trade in virgin trees used as ship masts. It was resettled, and incorporated as Falmouth in 1718. ![]() The Portland peninsula was first settled in the 17th century, but was abandoned during the French and Indian Wars of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Ī large portion of this area has been designated a historic district, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the "Portland Waterfront Historic District". The shore area on the southeast side of commercial street is lined with wharves. It extends inland as far as Federal Street, between Pearl and Temple Streets, with Fore and Middle Streets as major cross streets that very roughly parallel the waterfront. It is bounded on the east by Franklin Street (United States Route 1A), with Commercial Street southwest along the waterfront, with 19th century buildings on its north side as far west as Maple Street. Framed prints are carefully shipped in a padded, cardboard box.The Old Port district is located on the southeast side of the Portland peninsula, overlooking the wide mouth of the Fore River. Unframed prints are very carefully rolled up and shipped in sturdy, cardboard tubes. Orders ship within 3-5 business days via UPS, FedEx or USPS. Unframed prints are shipped rolled up in a sturdy cardboard tube. Unframed Prints: Unframed prints are printed up on museum quality paper (just like our framed prints) using high quality inks. Canvas prints are shipped in a padded cardboard box. Framed prints are shipped in a padded cardboard box.Ĭanvas Prints: Our 1.5 inch gallery wrapped canvas prints feature your map printed directly onto top quality polycotton canvas using archival inks and stretched over 1.5 inch solid pine stretcher bars. black, dark brown, light brown or natural. This is a heavy, duty product made right! The frames are 1.25 inches wide and 0.625 inches deep and are available in a variety of dimensions. All frames are constructed with real glass and they come with hanging hardware already installed. Frames are beveled and made of solid wood by hand in the USA. We take pride in our customer service and it's our goal to under promise and over deliver on your vintage map print.įramed Prints: We have 4 different frame options available. The printing process provides amazing detail & clarity and assures against fading. ![]() All prints are museum-quality and produced on thick, durable, acid-free, matte paper. We specialize in the restoration & reproduction of historic prints - just like this one. We produce ultra-high quality reproductions of historic map prints dating back to the 1700s. We have an easy return policy and our reviews here on Etsy speak for themselves. All products are made by hand right here in the United States. Prints are available for purchase framed, unframed or as a wrapped canvas print. All frames are made by hand with solid wood and real glass. All of our prints are printed on museum quality paper using archival inks. The level of detail in this vintage Portland, Maine map is incredible, and our high quality printers and inks really make the colors pop. You will not find a better quality vintage map print anywhere - don't be fooled by cheap, low quality versions of this print. Ted's Vintage Art has digitally restored this old map to remove discoloration, tears, creases, etc. This vintage map is incredibly detailed and includes street names, businesses and other landmarks in 1876. This is a high quality print of the historic 1876 bird's eye view map of Portland, Maine. ![]()
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