- Title: MAP OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
- Author: The Matthews-Northrup Co.
- Date: 1891
- Condition: Minor discoloration at edges, missing paper at top and right margins. All else fine.
- Inches: 9 5/8 x 12 1/8 [Image]
- Centimeters: 24.44 x 30.79 [Image]
- Product ID: 308385
A fantastic map of New Orleans illustrating railways, streetcar lines, parks, canals, and other urban features. The map also includes numbered references identifying depots, hotels, churches, notable buildings, points of interest, parks, and cemeteries.
The Matthews-Northrup Company, based in Buffalo, New York, was a prominent printing, engraving, and publishing firm active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By 1891, the company was well established and recognized for producing high-quality maps, including railroad maps that were widely used across the United States.
The company’s origins trace back to James Newson Matthews, who founded the J. N. Matthews Company before William Phelps Northrup joined as an apprentice and later partner, leading to the firm’s reincorporation as Matthews-Northrup Company. Their reputation for precision and clarity made them a favorite among publishers and organizations needing authoritative cartographic materials. In 1891, their output included not only maps but also various printed materials, contributing to the firm’s growing influence in the publishing industry. Their maps from this era are now considered valuable historical artifacts, reflecting both the technological and territorial developments of the United States in the late 19th century.