VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1869 Columbia Missouri Map Poster. 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 1869 Columbia Wall Map of Missouri. 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 18 x 24 Inch 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.

Produced and published by Albert Ruger, this distinctive birds eye perspective shows this iconic Midwest city in a period of significant growth and transformation following the conclusion of the American Civil War. Ruger was an early adopter and pioneer of the birds eye perspective style and helped popularize the form, which would remain widely popular from the middle of the nineteenth century until the 1920s, when advances in aviation and photography made them obsolete. Their unique design and signature aesthetic are immediately recognizable and transport the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.

Columbia was first established in 1821 and grew rapidly for the subsequent decades. The city was largely unaffected by the Civil War and by 1869 was continuing to grow as immigrants were attracted to the region for opportunities in agricultural processing plants. Union Troops had used the University of Missouri as a regional base which dissuaded Confederate raids or attacks on the city, unlike towns in the surrounding areas. As more Universities and institutions of higher learning were established, Columbia became less associated with agricultural production and is now known for its educational opportunities and geographic location on the foothills of the Ozark Mountains.

Columbia remains known for its architecture and heritage, as well as its natural beauty and proximity to the Missouri River. Throughout the nineteenth century, the town remained an integral gateway to the American West as a crucial stagecoach stop on the Oregon and Santa Fe trails respectively.

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.