Des Moines Iowa Vintage Map Birds Eye View 1868 Sepia
by Carol Japp
Title
Des Moines Iowa Vintage Map Birds Eye View 1868 Sepia
Artist
Carol Japp
Medium
Photograph - Drawing Engraving
Description
An antique, vintage map published in the year 1868, of an aerial view over Des Moines, capital city of the State of Iowa. This wonderfully nostalgic piece of history is from the Public Domain, and was drawn by A. Ruger, lithography by Merchants Lithographing Co. of Chicago. Also included, below the map, are individual illustrations and a reference list of prominent public buildings and churches in the area at the time. This reproduction map has been restored, converted to sepia tone and has added textures.
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April 13th, 2022
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