Produced and published by Lucien Burleigh, this birds eye perspective depicts Amherst in a period of significant growth, prosperity, and transformation as the nation recovered from the Civil War and rushed to the turn of the twentieth century. Burleigh was one of the most prolific cartographers of his era and produced numerous works throughout the Northeast. His maps are found in the Smithsonian American art Museum and the Boston Public Library. These maps served as marketing materials and were used to promote prominent civic features, historical buildings, educational institutions, and economic features to attract residents and merchants alike. The first Europeans to explore the Amherst region date back to 1665 though permanent settlements were not established until 1727. The region remained an important hub for raising livestock in the vast grazing areas found in the Pioneer Valley. By 1886 the region had become known for its educational institutions, and the Massachusetts Agricultural College became an important leader in scientific methods applied to traditional farming and grazing techniques. Amherst remains one of the most historically significant and iconic towns of the Northeast and is known for its deep roots in American literary and poetic history. Amherst is the birthplace of famed nineteenth-century poet Emily Dickinson, and Robert Frost taught poetry at the eponymous University and retired in the town.This is an authentic piece of American cartographical history that bears a signature style and immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present.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.
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