City of Pittsburgh.
$300.00
Uncommon panorama of Pittsburgh from the late 1880s.
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Description
This incredible view of the city of Pittsburgh was created by William Gillespie Armor and published locally in 1888 by The Armor Lithograph Company, Limited. It presents a sweeping panorama of the industrial city at the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers in the late 19th century.
Numerous smokestacks dot the skyline, reflecting areas of robust manufacturing (primarily along the waterfront). Transportation is also key, with numerous railroad lines, stations, bridges, and riverboats shown moving goods and people throughout the image. H.H. Richardson’s Allegheny County Courthouse, completed the same year as the view’s publication, dominates the downtown district and can still be seen today.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1888
Author: William Gillespie Armor
Sheet Width (in): 31.75
Sheet Height (in): 7.75
Condition: B
Condition Description: Trimmed upper margin and moderate toning visible on the far right panel. Additional toning along a vertical fold line on the left side. Minor wear and some separation (repaired) along other fold lines. About good condition overall.
$300.00
1 in stock