Chester, Connecticut 1881
Beautifully designed. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
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This vintage map of Chester, Connecticut was created in 1881 and drawn as a detailed bird's-eye view of the town. This restored edition brings the historic Chester map to life while preserving the original linework and its rolling hills, winding roads, riverfront, village center, farms, and the illustrated vignettes of local buildings that border the scene.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird's-eye perspective, this map presents Chester in the 1880s, when the area was shaped by its river industry, mills and factories, rail and road connections, and New England farmland. The wide view sweeps across the valley from the hills down to the water, with the compact village at its heart and a band of detailed building illustrations running along the bottom edge.
The map shows the town of Chester, Connecticut, its surrounding hills and river, and the streets, homes, and industrial buildings pictured in the vignettes that frame the lower border, together forming a rich portrait of a working New England town near the close of the 19th century.
For anyone with roots in Chester , who grew up walking its streets, worked in one of its riverside mills, or still returns to the same valley their family has known for generations , this map is more than a historic view. It captures the tree-lined roads, the tucked-in homes, and the busy little factories that gave the town its character, along with the memories that keep families connected to Chester.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1881 Chester map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity. It makes a meaningful addition to an office, library, den, family room, or local history collection.
Bird's eye view of Chester, Connecticut from 1881: see the history behind this piece in the KNOWOL library, with old photographs and the story of the town.
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 days.
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.