Feature Points VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1864 Richmond Map Wall Art. Our museum quality maps are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional?s choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning. A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1864 Map of RIchmond VA. This print is from an original found in the maps and geography division of the US Library of Congress. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance. READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube. HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too. Additional Information Published in the waning years of the Civil War, this depiction of the Confederate capital Richmond, Virginia, shows the city at a pivotal point in its rich history. The city had been the main target of Union Forces throughout the conflict. Richmond was the home to five major railroad hubs, which allowed troops, munitions, and supplies to spread throughout the South. As Union forces continued to advance on Richmond in 1865, Confederate troops began to evacuate the city, and more than a fourth was intentionally burned. David Van Nostrand?s New York-based publishing house produced this map which notes the locations of Confederate fortifications and would have been an invaluable tool for the strategic planning of the Union Forces leaders. Prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, Richmond was thriving with a robust economy based around manufacturing, milling, and ironworks, which were the largest in the South. By 1850 Richmond was connected to the coast with the Richmond and Peterson Railroad. This expanded access created a population boom as immigrants eager to work flocked to the city and established neighborhoods along cultural lines, many of which exist to this day. The minimal style and unique aesthetic of this map immediately transport the viewer back in time, creating an indelible link between the past and the present. Richmond is one of the most iconic cities of the American South, and its place in history cannot be understated. This rare map is truly an authentic piece of cartographical history. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.