Alameda and Contra Costa Counties have been essential areas in California's Northern Coast for centuries as the regions developed with bustling ports. This map was produced in a period of significant growth and prosperity, which the region had enjoyed since the middle of the nineteenth century when vast gold reserves were discovered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, bringing considerable wealth to the cities as a banking hub on the West Coast. During the nineteenth century, San Francisco rivaled Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon, as a trading port for goods being imported to the United States from Asia and exporting American-made goods to foreign markets. As the nation approached the turn of the century, the Bay Area, along with the rest of the country, was being transformed in the years of the Industrial Revolution and a period of peace following the conclusion of the American Civil War in addition to technological advances in transportation, architecture, and culture as America became one of the most influential nations in the world and continued to develop. This map was produced by the prolific San Francisco-based lithography firm Britton Rey, who created numerous works during the nineteenth century. This map's distinctive style and classic aesthetic immediately transport the viewer back in time, creating a lasting bond between the past and present that illustrates the evolution and growth of the region through the following centuries. This is an authentic piece of cartographical history. Additional Details ------------------------------ Bullet point: VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1894 Alameda Contra Costa Map Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. Product description: Alameda and Contra Costa Counties have been essential areas in California's Northern Coast for centuries as the regions developed with bustling ports. This map was produced in a period of significant growth and prosperity, which the region had enjoyed since the middle of the nineteenth century when vast gold reserves were discovered in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, bringing considerable wealth to the cities as a banking hub on the West Coast. During the nineteenth century, San Francisco rivaled Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon, as a trading port for goods being imported to the United States from Asia and exporting American-made goods to foreign markets. As the nation approached the turn of the century, the Bay Area, along with the rest of the country, was being transformed in the years of the Industrial Revolution and a period of peace following the conclusion of the American Civil War in addition to technological advances in transportation, architecture, and culture as America became one of the most influential nations in the world and continued to develop. This map was produced by the prolific San Francisco-based lithography firm Britton Rey, who created numerous works during the nineteenth century. This map's distinctive style and classic aesthetic immediately transport the viewer back in time, creating a lasting bond between the past and present that illustrates the evolution and growth of the region through the following centuries. This is an authentic piece of cartographical history.