HISTORIX Vintage 1859 Bird's Eye View of Mt and 50 similar items

Perhaps one of the most iconic private residences in America, Mt. Vernon was the home of First President George Washington, from 1764 until his death in 1799. Located on the banks of the Potomac River near Alexandria, the estate has been visited for over two hundred years and was acquired by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858. Unlike many other similar estates throughout Virginia and much of the South, the grounds escaped any damage during the Civil War. Mount Vernon was a neutral site for Union and Confederacy troops during the Civil War, and troops left their arms behind before entering the estate. Mount Vernon was given a National Historic Landmark designation in 1960, one hundred years after its initial opening to the public, and remains owned and operated by the Association. This birds-eye perspective bears a unique aesthetic and distinctive style that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. These depictions were among the most popular illustration of cities, towns, and notable buildings throughout the nineteenth century and would remain so until the advent of aerial photography in the 1920s. In 1878 steamboats began ferrying visitors via the Potomac, and later, the Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway offered service between the city and the estate, further expanding access. The property had been in the Washington family since 1690. This is an authentic piece of both American History and cartographical history with significant ties to America’s distinct culture. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.