{"product_id":"antique-o-w-grays-1870s-st-louis-and-new-orleans-city-maps-16-x-19","title":"Antique O.W. Gray's 1870s St. Louis and New Orleans City Maps (16\" x 19\")","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis intriguing antique map, measuring 16\" x 19\", features detailed city plans of both St. Louis and New Orleans, originally published by O.W. Gray, a prominent Philadelphia-based publishing firm in the 1870s. O.W. Gray \u0026amp; Son were renowned for their \"National Atlas\" and were one of the most successful commercial ventures of the late nineteenth century, notably being one of the last to employ hand-coloring on their maps.The map showcases the intricate street layouts, prominent landmarks, and riverfronts of these two significant American cities during the post-Civil War era. The potential for original hand-coloring adds to its historical and aesthetic value. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into urban development and cartography of the period, making it a valuable addition to any collection of antique maps, urban history, or American historical documents. Ideal for framing, it's a unique blend of historical accuracy and artistic detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Versailles Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"350","offer_id":62615845404831,"sku":"9226","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/1827\/3412\/files\/9226.jpg?v=1765825913","url":"https:\/\/www.versaillesartgallery.com\/products\/antique-o-w-grays-1870s-st-louis-and-new-orleans-city-maps-16-x-19","provider":"Versailles Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}