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Poster Print : RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1857. View from Gambles Hill of the James River, the Kanawha Canal
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1857. View from Gambles Hill of the James River, the Kanawha Canal
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1857.
View from Gambles Hill of the James River, the Kanawha Canal, and the industrial area. The building on the extreme right is probably the Tredegar Iron Works. Lithograph, 1857
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Media ID 12571443
1857 Antebellum Barge Birds Eye View Bridge Canal Commerce Hill Industry Iron James River Richmond Scenic View Train Virginia Works Southeast Tredegar
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the captivating image "RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1857. View from Gambles Hill of the James River, the Kanawha Canal" from The Granger Collection, this print transports you to the bustling industrial era. Witness the scenic beauty of the James River, the Kanawha Canal, and the Tredegar Iron Works in this stunning, detailed representation. Perfect for history enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 34.8cm (23.4" x 13.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1857 - A Glimpse into Antebellum America
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This lithograph print takes us back to the bustling city of Richmond in 1857. From the vantage point of Gambles Hill, we are treated to a breathtaking birds-eye view of the James River and its surrounding industrial area. The Kanawha Canal gracefully winds its way through the landscape, serving as a vital transportation artery for commerce and trade. In this snapshot of history, our eyes are drawn to a prominent building on the extreme right – possibly the iconic Tredegar Iron Works. This structure stands tall as a testament to Richmond's thriving iron industry during this era. The scene is alive with activity; barges glide along the canal while trains traverse bridges connecting different parts of the city. The air is filled with anticipation and energy as workers go about their daily tasks in various buildings scattered across town. Richmond's strategic location in southeastern Virginia made it an important hub for both regional and national commerce. This lithograph captures not only its economic significance but also showcases its natural beauty with scenic views stretching towards middle America. As we gaze upon this historical gem from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how Richmond played a crucial role in shaping America's industrial landscape during one of its most transformative periods - before commercial use dominated every corner of our cities.
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