Vintage Map of San Francisco California 19th Century
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Vintage Map of San Francisco, California 19th Century Bay City Map
This 19th-century map of San Francisco records the city at a formative stage, with streets, blocks, and waterfront carefully delineated against the contours of the bay and surrounding hills. Harbor facilities, emerging neighborhoods, and the street grid are shown with an emphasis on function and orientation rather than decoration. It offers a documentary view of a West Coast city still organizing itself around its topography and coastline.
The tension between the rectilinear street plan and the irregular shoreline gives the piece a distinctive visual energy. Clean linework and measured labeling keep it legible and composed, so it feels like a working document that has settled into a refined graphic object. It is especially suited to interiors that appreciate coastal geography, California history, or restrained, map-based artwork.
Premium Archival Quality
Each print is produced on heavyweight museum grade matte paper to preserve shorelines, block structures, and typographic detail. High resolution restoration keeps even the smallest labels and harbor markings sharp, allowing the map to retain its complexity without becoming visually noisy.
A Thoughtful Gift
This San Francisco map makes a thoughtful gift for Bay Area residents, urbanists, cartography enthusiasts, and anyone with a connection to Northern California. It fits comfortably in coastal homes, offices, studios, and contemporary spaces that benefit from a neutral yet historically rich focal piece.
Color and Detail Note
Colors and tones may vary slightly due to differences in screen settings. Each print is created from high resolution source imagery to ensure accurate reproduction and clear, detailed rendering of the original map.
Frame not included.
© Archive Print Co. All rights reserved. Professionally restored and printed on museum grade materials.
Our prints are produced to museum standards. Each piece is printed on premium heavyweight archival matte paper (325gsm), the same quality used in museums and galleries, giving rich color, deep blacks, and excellent detail.
U.S. Orders – We ship all U.S. orders via USPS Priority, which typically delivers within 1–3 business days after drop-off. Orders are processed within 3–5 days, so you can expect delivery within 10–14 days from the time of ordering. Tracking information will be emailed to you as soon as your order ships.
International Orders – For international customers, we offer the "Print Only" option to ensure faster delivery and reduce shipping costs. International orders may take 2–3 weeks for delivery due to customs processes. Please note that clients are responsible for any customs fees. Tracking information will be provided via email once your order ships.
Returns
We want you to be fully satisfied with your artwork. If you feel your art isn’t the right fit for your home, you may initiate a return within 14 days of purchase. We’ll provide a full refund, and U.S. clients will receive a prepaid return label. For international returns, clients are responsible for return shipping costs, with a full refund provided upon receipt of the return.
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