Feature Points VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1904 Vintage Cuba Map. Our museum quality prints 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 1904 Detailed Map of Cuba Poster. 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 In the late nineteenth century, widespread investment by foreign companies spurred economic growth and prosperity throughout Cuba, and it was flourishing and experiencing significant growth in the early twentieth century. Following the conclusion of the Spanish-American War, Cuba became a protectorate of the United States under provisions included in the Treaty of Paris, which was signed in 1898. Cuba?s new constitution allowed the US to intervene in international affairs, financial policies, and diplomatic relationships. Cuba also agreed to lease the US land for the Naval base at Guantanamo Bay. This period also saw economic expansion spurred by a thriving sugar cane industry and the establishment of rail lines during the nineteenth century. Produced by the iconic American mapmakers Rand McNally, this detailed map is immediately recognizable. It presents the iconic Caribbean Island with remarkable detail and attention to the distinct provinces, towns, and cities. Foreign interest, particularly by American industrialists, remained high throughout the twentieth century until the Castro revolution took political control in 1959. This depiction was initially published in the McNally business atlas of Cuba and later reproduced as an independent print. With a population of more than one and a half million, Cuba was enjoying this period of prosperity and growth as a cultural center of the region, and Havana became known as Paris of the Antilles. This is an authentic piece of cartographical history that bears a distinctive style and classic aesthetic that provides the viewer an indelible link to the past and present. 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.