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Glance at Detroit from City Hall.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published by D. Appleton & Co., New York.

  • MEDIUM: Hand colored wood engraving,

    DATE: 1872-74.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 7/8 x 6 1/8" (22.5 x 15.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: From "Picturesque America," edited by William Cullen Bryant, was a lavishly illustrated series that captured scenic views, cityscapes, and landmarks across the United States during the post–Civil War era. Engravings were made after drawings by leading American artists of the period. The view “Glance at Detroit from the City Hall” presents a detailed panorama of Detroit in the early 1870s, showcasing its rapid urban growth, architecture, and bustling civic life. It reflects the city’s emergence as a major hub of commerce and industry in the Great Lakes region. <br><br>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 14" inch mat for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition with modern hand color.

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