Minneapolis, Minnesota
Herancourt's Birdseye of Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1885 |
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| Date: | 1885 |
| Author: | W V Herancourt |
| Dwnld: | Full Size (20.81mb) |
| Source: | Library of Congress |
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This map isn't part of any series, but we have other maps of Minnesota that you might want to check out.
A very interesting map with some interesting lighting effects by an artist named Herancourt. I can't find any other birdseye maps he's ever done, but I'd be quite interested to see more.
The lighting makes it seem as though the town were captured at night and during a full moon. Very eerie, and I can't think of another that even attempts this... much less one that pulls it off so well.
Minneapolis: Y'all are quite lucky to have this. I'm jealous.
For more map resources and imagery from this period in Minneapolis's history, check out the Minnesota Historical Society's website.
He seems to have produced just a few maps in Minnesota and the Dakotas:
http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=au%3Aherancourt+w+v&qt=advanced&dblist=638
You can see the view of Deadwood here: http://cdm15330.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15330coll22/id/76682
Wow, what a fantastic map. I especially love seeing the Stone Arch Bridge, which is still there — a great place to walk or bike now.