Following the conclusion of The American Revolution, President Washington ordered troops into the mid-west, and Fort Wayne was established as a military outpost. Named after Revolutionary War Hero General Anthony Wayne, this location at the confluence of the St Joseph, St Mary’s and Maumee Rivers. These waterways would eventually become the Wabash and Erie Canal. This 460-mile waterway is the largest canal in North America and provided traders access from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and became operational in 1843. This birds’ eye perspective illustrated by prolific American lithographer Albert Ruger, these unique depictions were produced for residents and merchants to display their civic pride and often portrayed notable buildings and schools prominently. These panoramas were popular in their time, and their unique aesthetic immediately transports the viewer back in time because they were produced for more artistic reasons these maps give historians an idea of what daily life looked like in the mid-19th century. The city experienced a manufacturing book in the early 1800s and saw a massive influx of Irish and German immigrants, who were flocking to the United States to escape the Great Famine and social unrest in their home countries, respectively. Ft Wayne became one of the central hubs for manufacturing and shipping in the midwest once railroads became established, and the region experienced a long period of development and prosperity. This remarkable illustration links the past with the present and is truly an authentic piece of cartographical history. 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.