Vintage Map of Bethel, Connecticut from 1879 | Restored & Colorized
This vintage map of Bethel, Connecticut was created in 1879 by O.H. Bailey & Co., one of the most prominent bird’s-eye view map makers of the 19th century. This restored colorized edition brings historic Bethel to life while preserving the original linework, street names, homes, churches, railroads, factories, hills, roads, landmarks, and small-town details shown on the original map.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird’s-eye perspective, this map presents Bethel in the late 19th century, when the town was shaped by its hat manufacturers, rail connections, churches, schools, hotels, mills, and growing residential neighborhoods. The view looks across the hills and streets of Bethel, showing the town’s homes, businesses, railroad line, public buildings, factories, and countryside in remarkable detail.
Notable landmarks shown on the map include the Post Office, Telegraph Office and Railroad Station, Fox Brothers’ Hotel, Bethel House, Congregational Church, Methodist Church, Episcopal Church, Public School Buildings, E.T. Farnham & Co. Fur Hat Manufacturers, Cole & Ambler Fur Hat Manufacturers, Geo. C. Durant Fur Hat Manufacturer, Judd & Co. Fur Hat Manufacturers, Clark Paper Box Manufacturer, Gilbert Bros. Planing Mill, Eureka Water Works, Bethel Press, Danbury & Norwalk Railroad, and numerous historic homes, shops, streets, and residences throughout Bethel.
You can also see what is now the Putnam House and Broken Symmetry Gastropub!
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL’s restored and colorized version of the 1879 Bethel, Connecticut map, the first restored and colorized edition of this historic map known to exist. The restoration preserves the character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity to one of the most detailed early views of Bethel, Connecticut ever made.
The Details
About This Print
🌲 Gallery-Quality Materials: Archival matte paper and optional solid, sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame.
✨ Shatterproof Protection: Crystal-clear Acrylite shield blocks glare and resists damage.
🛠️ Ready to Hang: Arrives at your door fully assembled and ready for the wall.
📦 Fast & Safe Shipping: Securely packaged to ensure flawless delivery.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The Unframed Print
Carefully restored from the original artwork and reproduced using gallery-quality, fade-resistant inks. Printed on heavyweight, museum-grade archival paper, this is the ideal choice if you prefer to use your own custom frame. KNOWOL reproductions are beautifully restored works of art.
The Framed Upgrade
Crafted from solid Ayous wood sourced from renewable forests, a sustainable, exotic timber that is lightweight and incredibly warp-resistant. Featuring a sleek 0.75″ profile in your choice of finish. Protected by premium Acrylite. Unlike cheap, heavy glass, our Acrylite is shatterproof, exceptionally clear, and lightweight, ensuring your vintage map is protected for decades to come. All framing components are ethically sourced from Japan and the US. Framed prints arrive fully assembled with hanging hardware included. No frame shop, no assembly, no second trips.
Shipping & Delivery
Free U.S. Shipping: All orders ship 100% free within the United States.
Unframed Prints: Carefully rolled and shipped in a heavy-duty, crush-resistant mailing tube.
Framed Prints: Shipped in custom-built protective packaging engineered specifically to keep the frame corners and Acrylite cover in flawless condition during transit.
Turnaround Time: Most orders ship within 3–5 business days and arrive at your door within 7–10 business.
Returns & Quality Guarantee
Because every piece is custom-printed and framed to order exactly to your specifications, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges for a change of mind or sizing issues. However, we stand 100% behind our craftsmanship. If your art arrives damaged in transit or has a visible defect, email us a photo within 30 days and we will immediately expedite a flawless replacement. Quality guaranteed: the KNOWOL standard.