Pittsfield, MA 1876
Beautifully designed. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
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- Free U.S. shipping: every order ships free and is backed by a 30 day replacement guarantee.
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- Packed for safe delivery: unframed prints ship in sturdy tubes; framed prints ship in padded boxes.
This vintage map of Pittsfield, Massachusetts was created in 1876 and printed as a detailed panoramic city view. This restored edition brings the historic Pittsfield map to life while preserving the original linework and the town's streets, railroads, rivers, ponds, farms, and surrounding Berkshire hills.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird's-eye perspective, this map presents Pittsfield in the 1870s, when the area was shaped by its rail lines, river mills, town commons, and the surrounding Berkshire countryside. The view sweeps across a tightly gridded downtown, tree-lined avenues, and the ponds and waterways that framed the growing New England town, with distant mountains rising along the horizon.
The map captures the crossing rail corridors, the central street grid radiating from the town's core, the ponds and river along the town's edges, and the outlying farms and homesteads that shaped life around Pittsfield in the 1870s.
For anyone who grew up in the Berkshires, has family roots in Pittsfield, or simply loves this corner of western Massachusetts, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the compact downtown streets, the railroads that stitched the town together, and the hills on the horizon, and the memories that keep families connected to Pittsfield.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1876 Pittsfield 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.
Beautifully restored old map of Pittsfield, MA from 1876: 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.