New Canaan.

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ARTIST: F. W. Beers
PUBLISHER: Published by Beers, Ellis and Soule. NY.
MEDIUM: Handcolored stone engraving,
DATE: 1867
EDITION SIZE: Image size 15 3/4 x 12 11/16" (401 x 322 mm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: This detailed map of New Canaan by F. W. Beers comes from the Atlas of New York and Vicinity and offers a fascinating glimpse into the town’s past. Created in the late 19th century, it showcases early roads, property lines, and even the names of landowners, making it a valuable resource for history buffs and genealogy enthusiasts alike. The map also includes an inset of Ridgefield, adding another layer of local history. Beers’ atlases were part of a larger movement to document rapidly growing communities, preserving a snapshot of life as it once was.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 15 x 18.5 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition and color.
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CATEGORIES: Maps

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