AUSTIN TEXAS

1893 Historical Map - Wood Engraving

Approx Image Sizes in inches: 4 1/4 x 4 1/2
Overall Page Size in inches : 10 1/2 x 7

PRINT SHOWS: AUSTIN, the capital of Texas, U.S.A., and the county-seat of Travis county, on the N. bank of the Colorado river, near he centre of the state and about 145 m. W.N.W. of Houston pop. (1890) 14,575 .The city is built on high bluffs 40-120 ft. above the river, which is spanned here by a bridge, built in 1874. The Texas State Capitol, a handsome building built of red Texas granite, with a dome 318 ft. high, cost more than 3,500,000, and stands in a square in the centre of the city. It was built (1881-1888) by Chicago capitalists in exchange for land grant .Austin was first settled in 1838 and was named Waterloo. In 1839, it was chosen as the site of the capital of the Republic of Texas, it was renamed in honor of Stephen Fuller Austin, one of its founders. Under the influence of General Sam Houston the capital was for a time in 1842-1845 removed from Austin to Houston, but in 1845 an ordinance was passed making Austin the capital, and it remained the state capital after Texas entered the Union.

Excellent Condition. Map Image is clean, clear, sharp with beautiful detail. Intext Bookplate Map with Text on the back. Printed on cream color coated paper.

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