Name: Vintage Map of Chicago, Illinois 1871
SKU: 1724
Availability: InStock

Chicago, Illinois Vintage Map

Historic Chicago Landmarks On This Map

Central Elevator
Great Central Depot
White Stocking Base-ball Ground
Booksellers Row
Tremont House
Sherman House
Court-House
Board of Trade
Post-office
Chicago Tribune
Crosby Opera-house
Rush-street Bridge
State-street Bridge

Clark-street Bridge
Lasalle-street Tunnel
Wells-street Bridge
Michigan Southern; C., R. I., and P
Site of Ogden House
Bigelow House
Palmer House
Bartletts Church (Plymouth Congregational)
First Baptist Church
Michigan-avenue Hotel
Terrace Row
Drake Block

Chicago Times
Sheridans Head-quarters
P., F. W., and C. Depot ; and C., A., and St. L
C., Cin., and Ind. Cent. Depot
Chicago and Northwestern
Gas-works
Union Park
Washington Square
Dr. Colyers Church
Water-works
Lincoln Park
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago River

North Branch
South Branch
Entrance of Chicagor River into Canal
Union Stock-yards
Dexter Park
South Side
Lake Park
North Side
West Side
Briggs House
Grain Warehouse, near where the first fire began

This is a high quality, digitally restored print of Chicago, IL from the year 1871.

This vintage print includes several historic Chicago landmarks, and it’s super accurate for 1871.

The team here at Ted’s has restored this vintage Chicago map by enhancing color as well as removing stains, tears and creases. Some imperfections such as stamps and other markings with historical value have been preserved, but can be easily cleaned up if you would like at no additional cost.

This vintage historic map of Chicago, IL comes in multiple dimensions and is printed with advanced ink formulas on museum-quality, matte finish paper.

These pieces look amazing in a frame, or hung as a poster.

Questions about this Chicago, Illinois 1871 map?

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Unframed Prints

Our unframed vintage maps are perfect if you are looking to frame the map yourself, or take it to a local frame shop (though be sure to check out our 15 framed print options!). We use state of the art, high resolution printers with high quality ink that will last a lifetime.

Our paper is museum quality and is a heavy stock at 10.3 mil thickness. Giclee printing quality with a 94% opacity and 104% ISO brightness. You won't find a higher quality vintage map reproduction anywhere.

Framed Prints

All frames are hand crafted from solid wood and include a glass front cover. All frames are manufactured in the United States and are packaged carefully and shipped safely to ensure your framed print arrives safely.

We use acid-free, museum-quality paper along with archival inks that will ensure your print lasts a lifetime (and longer!).

We have 15 different frames to choose from. Browse the different frame types below to learn more about each style and to view images of each frame and color combination.

Standard Frames

Our standard frames are handcrafted from solid wood and are approximately 1.25" wide and 0.625" deep with a glass protective front cover.

The colors available with the standard frames are Black, White and Natural. Click the links below to see preview images of each color.

Beveled Frames

Our beveled frames are constructed from solid wood by hand. They measure approximately 1.25" wide and 0.625" deep and include a glass front cover.

The colors available with the standard frames are Black, Natural, Walnut & Espresso. Click the links below to see preview images of each color.

Wide Frames

Our wide frames are hand crafted from 100% solid wood. The dimensions of these wide frames are approximately 1.75" wide and 0.875" deep. All frames include an elegant glass front cover.

The wide frames are available in the colors of Black, Natural, Walnut & Espresso. Click the links below to view preview images of each color combination.

Thin Frames

Our thin frames are constructed from solid wood by hand. The dimensions of these wide frames are approximately 0.625" wide and 1.25" deep. The inlaid glass provides an elegant finish while adding an extra layer of protection for your art.

The thin frames are available in the colors of Black, White, Natural & Espresso. Click the links below to view preview images of each color combination.

Canvas Prints

Our 1.5" gallery wrapped canvas prints feature your selected vintage map printed directly onto top quality polycotton canvas using archival inks and stretched over 1.5" solid pine stretcher bars.

We can either print the full map and leave the edges a solid color, or we can zoom in on a custom area of the map, allowing the map design to wrap around the edges of the canvas. You'll have the opportunity to let us know your preference when you add a canvas print to your cart.

Large Murals & Wallpaper

Murals & Wallpaper

Premium wall murals custom printed on easy to install vinyl material. Manufactured and printed in the USA, our murals are easily removable and repositionable - simply peel away the backing paper and apply to your wall. We offer 2 different types - one for smooth, painted finishes - and one for smooth & lightly textured surfaces.

If the smallest side of your mural is larger than 52 inches, your order may come in multiple panels.

Additionally, we can zoom in on a specific portion of the map and print only the area in which you are most interested. If you would prefer to have a zoomed in portion of the map printed instead of the full map you will be given the option to let us know when you are adding your mural to the cart before checkout.