Great American Posters .com
Classic Works of American Illustration
American Cities, Towns, and Scenic Places
Bird's-eye views of cities were popular in the late 19th Century, and while Currier & Ives printed many, there were other lithographers who also produced these prints. We also have a number of wonderful eye-level illustrations of interesting 19th Century locations.
About our watermark on the images: Each of the images in this collection has been painstakingly restored, some taking as much as several hours of work. Visitors are welcome to use these images by grabbing from this site, but we want their audience to know the source. The print you purchase will not have a watermark.
This collection includes 19th Century bird's-eye views of Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, New York, and Baltimore, as well as illustrations of factories, and places of historic interest such as Mount Vernon, and the Capitol.
Prints of these images are available in various sizes and formats.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-102 Birds Eye View of Capitol
1870 Lithograph by E. Sasche of Baltimore shows intricate detail of the Capitol building 5 years after the end of the Civil War. The Washington Monument in the background is based on the original design, which is different from how it looked when it was completed 1884. Can be printed in the following sizes: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
1870 Lithograph by E. Sasche of Baltimore shows intricate detail of the Capitol building 5 years after the end of the Civil War. The Washington Monument in the background is based on the original design, which is different from how it looked when it was completed 1884. Can be printed in the following sizes: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-103 - Sixth Street Wharf, Washington.
This 1863 lithograph by Charles Magnus of New York shows Union Army activity on the Potomac. Magnus created many Civil War views, including numerous Union hospitals. Can be printed in the following sizes: 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
This 1863 lithograph by Charles Magnus of New York shows Union Army activity on the Potomac. Magnus created many Civil War views, including numerous Union hospitals. Can be printed in the following sizes: 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-212 Wall Street in 1847.
Illustration by Augustus Kollner (1813-1906) a German American artist who painted numerous views of New York and Philadelphia. Print sizes: 36x48, 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
Illustration by Augustus Kollner (1813-1906) a German American artist who painted numerous views of New York and Philadelphia. Print sizes: 36x48, 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-207 New York Harbor 1887
Sottish born artist Andrew Melrose (186-1901) is a well known 19th Century artist who painted many scenic views of America. "The harbor of New York is one of the finest and most picturesque in the world. The point of view in the picture is midway between the statue of liberty on Bedloe’s Island and looking up to the extreme point of the city with the Hudson on the left and the East River spanned by the Brooklyn bridge on the right." Litho by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Fine Art Publishers, New York, Paris, & London. Print sizes: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Sottish born artist Andrew Melrose (186-1901) is a well known 19th Century artist who painted many scenic views of America. "The harbor of New York is one of the finest and most picturesque in the world. The point of view in the picture is midway between the statue of liberty on Bedloe’s Island and looking up to the extreme point of the city with the Hudson on the left and the East River spanned by the Brooklyn bridge on the right." Litho by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Fine Art Publishers, New York, Paris, & London. Print sizes: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-201 View of Boston - 1841
Boston in 1841 as seen from Dorchester Heights. Painted and engraved by Robt. Havell, 173 Fullton St., New York. Print sizes: 24x32, 18x24, 12x16
Boston in 1841 as seen from Dorchester Heights. Painted and engraved by Robt. Havell, 173 Fullton St., New York. Print sizes: 24x32, 18x24, 12x16
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-205 Federal Hall, New York - 1797
"A view of the Federal Hall of the city of New York as it appeared in the year 1797." Illustration by George Holland, Lithography by H.R. Robinson, New York. No copyright date recorded. Print sizes: 24x32, 18x24, 12x16
"A view of the Federal Hall of the city of New York as it appeared in the year 1797." Illustration by George Holland, Lithography by H.R. Robinson, New York. No copyright date recorded. Print sizes: 24x32, 18x24, 12x16
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-203 Eads Bridge 1874
This fascinating poster includes 8 detail drawings that show how this famous bridge was constructed. An engineering marvel, the bridge has a train track on the lower level and a roadway above it. It was self-taught engineer James Eads' first bridge and is still in use today with both rail and roadway. Sizes: 48x72, 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
This fascinating poster includes 8 detail drawings that show how this famous bridge was constructed. An engineering marvel, the bridge has a train track on the lower level and a roadway above it. It was self-taught engineer James Eads' first bridge and is still in use today with both rail and roadway. Sizes: 48x72, 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-209 West Philadelphia Manufacturing Co.
This advertising poster is a wonderful illustration of a "refined pearl starch and corn farina" manufacturing facility. Great detail with a locomotive in the foreground and downtown Philadelphia in the background across the Delaware River. Lithography by P. S. Duval & Sons, Philadelphia. Print sizes: 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
This advertising poster is a wonderful illustration of a "refined pearl starch and corn farina" manufacturing facility. Great detail with a locomotive in the foreground and downtown Philadelphia in the background across the Delaware River. Lithography by P. S. Duval & Sons, Philadelphia. Print sizes: 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-202 1876 Centennial
The 100 year birthday party for the country took place in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The extraordinary building in this illustration was one of several. Our centennial was also a World Fair with exhibits from 37 countries, attracting 10 million visitors from May to November in 1876. Print sizes: 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
The 100 year birthday party for the country took place in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The extraordinary building in this illustration was one of several. Our centennial was also a World Fair with exhibits from 37 countries, attracting 10 million visitors from May to November in 1876. Print sizes: 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-214 Philadelphia State House
Illustration by Augustus Kollner (1813-1906). Published in1848 by Goupil Vibert & Co. of New York and Paris. Print sizes: 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
Illustration by Augustus Kollner (1813-1906). Published in1848 by Goupil Vibert & Co. of New York and Paris. Print sizes: 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-215 Chestnut Stree, Philadelphia -1856
An interesting view of the businesses along Chestnut, near 5th St. Artwork by Collins & Autenrieth. Litho by Schnabel, Finkeldey & Demme's Lithography Institute, Philadelphia. Print sizes: 22x30, 18x24, 12x16.
An interesting view of the businesses along Chestnut, near 5th St. Artwork by Collins & Autenrieth. Litho by Schnabel, Finkeldey & Demme's Lithography Institute, Philadelphia. Print sizes: 22x30, 18x24, 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-204 - Levee - New Orleans 1884
This wonderful piece of artwork depicts the hustle and bustle of commercial activity of a busy port. Artist W.A. Walker's work portrayed Civil War scenes during his service in the Confederate army and later became known for his paintings of black sharecroppers and other Southern scenes. Print by Currier & Ives. Print sizes: 45x60, 36x48, 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, and 12x16.
This wonderful piece of artwork depicts the hustle and bustle of commercial activity of a busy port. Artist W.A. Walker's work portrayed Civil War scenes during his service in the Confederate army and later became known for his paintings of black sharecroppers and other Southern scenes. Print by Currier & Ives. Print sizes: 45x60, 36x48, 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, and 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-105 - Chicago in 1892
This Currier & Ives print show amazing detail of the Chicago waterfront and downtown area. Sizes Available: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18. This print includes the names of many Chicago landmarks that are too small to read in prints smaller than 20x30.
This Currier & Ives print show amazing detail of the Chicago waterfront and downtown area. Sizes Available: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18. This print includes the names of many Chicago landmarks that are too small to read in prints smaller than 20x30.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-106 - City of New York in 1856
Artwork by Charles Parsons. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Shows Manhattan from the south with Battery Park in the foreground. Possible print sizes: 48x60, 38x48, 28x36, 24x30, 18x24, 16x20.
Artwork by Charles Parsons. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Shows Manhattan from the south with Battery Park in the foreground. Possible print sizes: 48x60, 38x48, 28x36, 24x30, 18x24, 16x20.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-104 - Boston, 1877
Artwork by John Bachman (1814-1896), Swiss born artist and lithographer. Original print by Louis Prang (1824-1909) of Boston. Prang was a serious student of art and lithography, reproducing many fine art pieces in the late 19th Century. Sizes available: 48x60, 38x48, 28x36, 24x30, 18x24, 16x20, 14x18.
Artwork by John Bachman (1814-1896), Swiss born artist and lithographer. Original print by Louis Prang (1824-1909) of Boston. Prang was a serious student of art and lithography, reproducing many fine art pieces in the late 19th Century. Sizes available: 48x60, 38x48, 28x36, 24x30, 18x24, 16x20, 14x18.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-107 - Port of New York in 1872
Looking south with Battery Park in the forground, this view includes a lot of detail with horse-drawn trolleys and many interesting ships of the day. Artwork by Charles Parsons and Lyman Atwater. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Possible print sizes: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 22x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Looking south with Battery Park in the forground, this view includes a lot of detail with horse-drawn trolleys and many interesting ships of the day. Artwork by Charles Parsons and Lyman Atwater. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Possible print sizes: 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 22x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-206 Mount Vernon Circa 1867
A very pretty Currier & Ives print depicting "The Home of George Washington." Print sizes: 30x40, 24x32,18x24, and 12x16.
A very pretty Currier & Ives print depicting "The Home of George Washington." Print sizes: 30x40, 24x32,18x24, and 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-111 - St. Louis in 1874
Wonderful detail of the just-completed Eads Bridge and steamboat and levee activity on the Mississippi River. Artwork by Parsons & Atwater. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Possible print sizes: 48x72, 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Wonderful detail of the just-completed Eads Bridge and steamboat and levee activity on the Mississippi River. Artwork by Parsons & Atwater. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Possible print sizes: 48x72, 40x60, 32x48, 24x36, 20x30, 16x24, 12x18.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-110 City of Philadelphia in 1875
With the Delaware River in the foreground and the Schuylkil River in the background, this aerial view of Philadelphia depicts a well developed city. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Possible Print sizes: 36x48, 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
With the Delaware River in the foreground and the Schuylkil River in the background, this aerial view of Philadelphia depicts a well developed city. Lithography by Currier & Ives. Possible Print sizes: 36x48, 30x40, 24x32, 18x24, 12x16.
Click on Image to enlarge.
PL-114 - Birds Eye View of San Francisco This 1878 view was drawn by the famous C.R. Parsons and printed by Currier & Ives. It shows fascinating detail of the port and the various ocean-going vessels of the day. Can be printed in the following sizes: 30x40, 24x32, 22x28, 18x24,12x16
AN AMERICAN TRIBUTE WEB SITE
© 2020 Ocean Color Group, Inc.
131 Corporate Place Middletown, RI 02842
401-847-2020
phil@oceancolor.com
Ocean Color is a
design studio and printing company
specializing
in unique solutions
for display, print and internet.
Ocean Color.com
and
AmericanBannerStand.com
This site is a sponsor of the American Tribute Online project.
The purpose of the project is to celebrate our American heritage and provide an online resource for showcasing the America that we can all be proud of.
There is no paid advertising or listing on this site
The purpose of the project is to celebrate our American heritage and provide an online resource for showcasing the America that we can all be proud of.
There is no paid advertising or listing on this site
Please visit our other Great American web sites:
American-Tribute .com
Great American Car.com
Great American Ships .com
Great American Planes .com
Great American Trains .com
Great American Crafts .com
History of Allendale .com
American-Tribute .com
Great American Car.com
Great American Ships .com
Great American Planes .com
Great American Trains .com
Great American Crafts .com
History of Allendale .com