Description
Produced and published by Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler, who is considered the most prolific illustrator of birds eye perspective, focused on cities across Pennsylvania. Fowler’s works are held in the collections of Yale University, the Boston Public Library, and Pennsylvania State University and are considered historical representations of life in the nineteenth century. Their unique aesthetic and distinctive style immediately transport the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. Panoramic maps were used as marketing materials and featured prominent civic buildings, economic features, and natural attractions as well to entice residents and industrialists alike. Originally founded in 1770, Pittston is located between the Susquehanna and the Lackawanna Rivers in the Wyoming Valley. The area was an active site for battles during the American Revolution and saw numerous clashes between Patriots and British Forces. The discovery of coal in the late eighteenth century transformed the region economically and led to the construction of a canal in the 1830s, which made the already thriving coal industry able to more efficiently export the valuable commodity to major ports and markets in the Northeast and Europe. This attracted an influx of immigrants from Ireland, England, and Western Europe who established neighborhoods and communities based on cultural lines, many of which exist to this day.This is an authentic piece of American cartographical history that illustrates Pittston in a period of significant prosperity and growth as the coal industry remained the primary source of fuel across the United States.Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery. Overall Size: 24" H x 36" W x 0.01" D
