The rich and storied history of York, Pennsylvania dates back to its founding in 1741 by residents of Philadelphia and immigrants from the town's namesake in England. York was the Capital of the Continental Congress from 1877 to 1878 and is where the Articles of Confederation were drafted and adopted, leading to the American Revolution. This depiction was published by German-born lithographer Edward Sachse who was one of the early pioneers of the bird's eye perspective style and was based out of Baltimore. This depiction includes noted buildings, including churches and civic buildings highlighted in the border, which is indicative of the early panoramic maps and sets this publication apart.
As York developed during the nineteenth century, it attracted large numbers of Eastern and Western European immigrants who established neighborhoods and communities along cultural lines, many of which exist to this day. The city claims to be the first Capital of the United States. However, there is a dispute among historians regarding which document between the Articles of Confederation and the Declaration of Independence is the first true legal document stating freedom from British colonial rule. Sachse's work is characterized by his detail and crisp lines, which give a classic aesthetic and distinctive style that is immediately recognizable.
The American Civil War loomed as York, and the rest of the Nation grew during the mid-nineteenth century. York became the northernmost city to come under Confederate control during the conflict. This remains a unique piece of American cartographical history.
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As York developed during the nineteenth century, it attracted large numbers of Eastern and Western European immigrants who established neighborhoods and communities along cultural lines, many of which exist to this day. The city claims to be the first Capital of the United States. However, there is a dispute among historians regarding which document between the Articles of Confederation and the Declaration of Independence is the first true legal document stating freedom from British colonial rule. Sachse's work is characterized by his detail and crisp lines, which give a classic aesthetic and distinctive style that is immediately recognizable.
The American Civil War loomed as York, and the rest of the Nation grew during the mid-nineteenth century. York became the northernmost city to come under Confederate control during the conflict. This remains a unique piece of American cartographical history.