Historic City Map - Sitka Alaska 1 of 3 - Kastengren 1914 - 23 x 27.36 - Vintage Wall Art
Historic City Map - Sitka Alaska 1 of 3 - Kastengren 1914 - 23 x 27.36 - Vintage Wall Art
Product Number: SKU:AKSI0001-2
Map Print Size: 23.00 x 27.36
Metric Map Print Size: 58.42 X 69.49
Shipping: print gets shipped rolled
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Description
Old City Map - Sitka Alaska 1 of 3 - Kastengren 1914 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on high-quality gloss paper, art paper or canvas.
Print Size: 23.00 x 27.36 inches58.42 X 69.49cm
Sites and Townships Specific To This Map Are: Sitka
The following towns are featured: The fist of the four maps on this sheet shows color coded sections of the area around Sitka Sound including Sheldon Jackson School and named major streets. There are also details written on this map of the water facilities, fire dept and a note that comments - many of the buildings are very old but substantial. Some built during the Russian occupation are of hewn logs...and will outlast many of recent construction. In the Indian Village (Sheet 1) the buildings and contents compare favorably with those occupied by the whites. The Indians are prosperous and many invest surplus funds in insurance, good launches, etc. The second map shows details of Sheldon Jackson School including the Big Girls Dormitory, Big Boys Dormitory, Small Girls Dormitory, Small Boys Dormitory, Steam Laundry, Classrooms, Coal Shed, Hose Cart, Cabinet Shop, Machine Shop, Museum and Church. Also included on this second map is a key notating t
SKU: AKSI0001
Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.
These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office. -
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Print Quality Details
Giclée Printing Process
“A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about Giclee Prints here.
Glossy Satin Photo Quality
This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 7 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.
Matte Art Paper
This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 12 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.
Matte Canvas
Ideal for framing, the poly/cotton blend archival-grade canvas will satisfy even the most discriminating taste. This canvas has a medium gloss finish, and after printing via the Giclee process, your historical maps are guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The result is truly magnificent and ideal for those seeking the look and feel of an actual painting.
Print Size: 23.00 x 27.36 inches58.42 X 69.49cm
Sites and Townships Specific To This Map Are: Sitka
The following towns are featured: The fist of the four maps on this sheet shows color coded sections of the area around Sitka Sound including Sheldon Jackson School and named major streets. There are also details written on this map of the water facilities, fire dept and a note that comments - many of the buildings are very old but substantial. Some built during the Russian occupation are of hewn logs...and will outlast many of recent construction. In the Indian Village (Sheet 1) the buildings and contents compare favorably with those occupied by the whites. The Indians are prosperous and many invest surplus funds in insurance, good launches, etc. The second map shows details of Sheldon Jackson School including the Big Girls Dormitory, Big Boys Dormitory, Small Girls Dormitory, Small Boys Dormitory, Steam Laundry, Classrooms, Coal Shed, Hose Cart, Cabinet Shop, Machine Shop, Museum and Church. Also included on this second map is a key notating t
SKU: AKSI0001
Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.
These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office.
Giclée Printing Process
“A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about Giclee Prints here.
Glossy Satin Photo Quality
This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 7 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.
Matte Art Paper
This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 12 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.
Matte Canvas
Ideal for framing, the poly/cotton blend archival-grade canvas will satisfy even the most discriminating taste. This canvas has a medium gloss finish, and after printing via the Giclee process, your historical maps are guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The result is truly magnificent and ideal for those seeking the look and feel of an actual painting.