1884 Historic Map of Spokane

Description

This historic reproduction is so large and so handsome, so unusual, that we have put a special limitation on its issue. 

 In 1884, Spokane Falls was a proud, young town, confident of its assets and anxious to grow into one of the nation’s major cities. Back then, however, there were fewer than 20,000 people in all of Spokane County (by 1910, there would be nearly 105,000 in the city alone—making it America’s 48th largest city!). To propel growth, developers had to demonstrate that Spokane was ready for business. Washington was still a territory and “Spokane Falls” was not yet incorporated, but there was no shyness when it came to touting the community’s merits and potential. After all, growth was as inevitable as statehood! The central focus of the town was “The Falls” so the Spokane River dominates this important map, which shows the river’s fall as being 158 feet.

 Four insets in this beautiful bird’s eye view depict Gonzaga University, the West Side of Howard Street, The North Side of Riverside Avenue, and “The Public School” at 4th Avenue and Howard Street  (part of the site  today occupied by Lewis & Clark High School).

 In addition to providing a splendid rendition of the Spokane River and its great falls, the map pinpoints 30 churches, schools, manufacturers, hotels, banks and leading business blocks.

  The original lithograph for “Bird’s Eye View” was engraved by Beck & Pauli of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and published by J. J. Stoner of Madison, Wisconsin.

 Streets are clearly labeled and buildings identified with numbers keyed to an index at the bottom of the map.

 Original prints of this map are rare, and even when found, are often in advanced stages of deterioration. We produced our giclée print from a fine copy found in a local corporate collection. Thanks to state-of-the-art printing technology, “Bird’s Eye View of Spokane Falls, W.T. 1884”—is now available in this limited edition fine print, matted and framed to museum standards by Spokane artisans.

 This is the largest map we have produced to date, but like others in our Historic Maps of Spokane series, it is reproduced on paper that will last without fading for at least 100 years.* This museum-quality, collectible measures 28¾ inches wide by 18⅞ inches  high, with an image size of 26 ¾ inches  wide by 16 ¾ inches wide.

 Each framed print comes with a Certificate of Authentication and Limitation signed by a representative of The Spokesman-Review.  In addition to the framed print, you will receive a separate, enhanced reference copy of the 1884 map. The separate copy, which features enlarged index numbers for ease of reading, comes in a separate protective plastic sleeve that can be attached to the back of the frame or stored for easy reference on a library shelf or in a map case or desk drawer.

 The framed print and accompanying reference copy are not only attractive, but also educational. They make a stunning addition to home or office—magnificent conversation pieces you will be proud to own and display.

 While framed maps of this quality usually sell for more than $500, this unusual piece of Spokane history is available now for the affordable price of only $299, plus applicable tax. As a certified, limited edition, no more than 50 of these prints will be produced. Orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until the edition limit is exhausted. 

SHIPPING - Please note that this map can only be picked up at our downtown office.  On the advice of the local artisan framer this map is not available for shipping.  The concern is with this much larger frame we cannot guarantee it will arrive in perfect condition if shipped.