Kings County Archives
  • A close-up shot of a 1908 industrial map of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. The premium restored print is framed in solid black oak against a dark grey wall, styled alongside a wooden shelf displaying a hanging green plant.
  • Framed 1908 Gowanus Canal Brooklyn vintage map displayed as oversized wall art in a modern apartment, showcasing digitally restored cartography details, archival pigment ink clarity, and fine-art cotton paper texture.
  • A comparison graphic split diagonally to show the restoration of a 1908 map of Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The top left section presents the unedited archival scan with fading and paper marks, and the bottom right section shows the final restored print with sharp grid lines and distinct colored block designations.
  • A scale comparison for the vertical 1908 Gowanus Canal map print showcasing five sizes: 12 by 18 inches, 16 by 24 inches, 20 by 30 inches, 24 by 36 inches, and 30 by 45 inches. The industrial Brooklyn cartography is framed in solid dark oak and positioned on a dark paneled wall over a brown leather chesterfield sofa.
  • Visual chart comparing Dark Oak and Black Oak solid wood picture frames. Features detail shots of the frame corners and cross-section blocks to show the precise 0.7-inch front profile and 1-inch gallery depth. Embedded text confirms these standard frames fit prints up to 24 by 36 inches and include real glass glazing.
  • Visual guide detailing five premium oversized frame finishes: dark Espresso, light Natural, Grey Wood, textured Rustic Bronze, and ornate Antique Gold. The chart lists exact face and depth dimensions for each hardwood frame, specifying they are built for large sizes up to 36 by 48 inches and include lightweight optical-grade acrylic.
  • A dark specification card outlining details for the 1908 Gowanus Canal map by Kings County Archives. It lists G.W. Bromley & Co. as the cartographer and defines the historical boundaries as Hoty Street to Fourth Avenue and Sackett Street to Hamilton Avenue.
  • An archival 1908 map print of the Gowanus Canal area in Kings County, New York. The meticulously restored survey highlights the canal waterways, dense industrial street grids, and precise building footprints displayed on a warm cream base.
  • An 18 by 24 inch vertical frame placed face down on a textured grey and white fur surface. A visual guide highlights the centered metal sawtooth mounting bracket secured at the top edge of the black backing board.
  • A 1908 Gowanus Canal map print from Brooklyn, mounted in a solid black oak frame on a dark grey textured wall. The framed industrial map hangs above a black tufted leather couch, a wood coffee table, and lush greenery.
  • An antique 1908 industrial map of the Gowanus Canal housed in a dark oak frame on a red brick wall. The framed artwork hangs above a black leather sofa adjacent to a tall houseplant.
  • A vintage 1908 map print of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, showcased in a solid black oak frame. The architectural art sits against an exposed red brick wall in a modern industrial entryway featuring a wood and metal staircase.
  • A 1908 vintage map of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, featured in a solid black oak frame on a dark green paneled wall. The restored architectural print hangs above a brown leather sofa styled with a cozy blanket, a mug, and a vintage camera lamp.
  • An archival 1908 map print of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, framed in solid oak and displayed on a dark wood-paneled wall. This historic piece anchors a vintage aesthetic alongside a green Victorian armchair, a chess table, and floor candelabras.
  • A framed 1908 industrial map of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, utilizing a solid black oak frame. The historical cartography is centered on a dimly lit, smooth wall and highlighted by three black dome wall sconces.
  • A restored 1908 map of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, displayed on a textured grey brick wall. The vintage survey is framed in solid black oak and centered above a modern grey couch accessorized with dark accent pillows.
  • A 1908 archival map showing the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, housed in a solid black oak frame. The industrial vintage print hangs on a modern dark geometric wall, situated over a light grey sofa and a raw concrete mantle.
  • A vintage 1908 map of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, featured on a textured concrete wall. The restored industrial print is enclosed in a solid black oak frame, adding architectural interest to a modern masculine space.
  • An industrial 1908 map print of the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, displayed on a textured raw concrete wall. The archival cartography is housed in a solid oak frame with a dark brown finish, complementing a raw industrial interior.
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1908 Gowanus Canal Map

1908 Gowanus Canal Map

$95.00 USD
$95.00 USD
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Elevate your walls with this restored 1908 Gowanus Canal map, capturing historic industrial waterways and Sackett Street blocks in dramatic dark academia decor style. A striking living room wall art centerpiece and a distinctive Brooklyn realtor closing gift.

Meticulously Restored Cartography

This is not a raw, unedited public domain scan. Every map undergoes millimeter-by-millimeter digital restoration to remove over a century of water damage, paper cracks, age spots, and visual clutter.

The result is a crisp, cleared archival print that honors authentic vintage cartography with razor-sharp modern clarity.

Print & Material Specs

  • Paper: Heavyweight, 100% cotton hot press fine art paper with an archival, zero-glare smooth matte finish.
  • Printing: Gallery-grade archival pigment inks resistant to fading for 100+ years.
  • Unframed Orders: Carefully rolled with protective tissue and shipped in rigid, heavy-duty mailing tubes.

Framing Options & Specifications

Select from our standard solid oak frames or statement oversized profiles:

Standard Framed Sizes

  • Materials: Handcrafted solid oak.
  • Finishes: Solid Black or Dark Brown.
  • Glazing: Premium picture-framing glass.
  • Assembly: Delivered fully assembled and dust-sealed with pre-installed hanging hardware.

Oversized Framed Sizes

  • Materials: Premium solid wood gallery moldings engineered for large-format stability.
  • Finishes: 5 custom styles.
  • Glazing: Optical-grade, shatter-resistant acrylic for lightweight durability and safe shipping.
  • Assembly: Fully assembled with heavy-duty pre-installed hanging hardware.

Production & Dispatch

Digitally restored in Brooklyn, New York. Printed, assembled, and dispatched by our professional fine art manufacturing partners in the USA.