Vintage Map of Washington DC 19th Century
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Vintage Washington D.C. Map, Historic City Map
This vintage map of Washington D.C. is a fine art quality reproduction of an original historic city plan, drawn when the capital’s monumental core and geometric avenues were still taking shape. It lays out the structure of the city with measured clarity, from the broad sweep of the mall to the ordered grid of surrounding streets, offering a quiet, documentary view of how the capital was first conceived on paper.
The piece balances information and atmosphere: labeled avenues, public spaces, and natural features are rendered with steady linework and careful typography. It reads as both an artifact of American planning history and a refined piece of wall art, well suited to studies, offices, libraries, or any room where maps and books feel at home.
Premium Archival Quality
Each print is produced on heavyweight, museum-grade matte paper to preserve fine linework, subtle tonal variation, and the original sheet’s character. High resolution restoration ensures that labels, boundaries, and small geographic details remain crisp and legible over time.
A Thoughtful Gift
This Washington D.C. map makes a considered gift for historians, policy enthusiasts, architects, cartography fans, or anyone with a personal connection to the capital. It works well for housewarmings, graduations, office openings, or as a meaningful addition to a home library or workspace.
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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