Saint Paul, MN 1867
Beautifully designed. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
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This vintage map of Saint Paul, Minnesota was created in 1867 and captures the young river city as it rose along the banks of the Mississippi River. This restored edition brings the historic Saint Paul map to life while preserving the original linework and its riverfront wharves, gridded streets, steamboats, bridge, wooded bluffs, and outlying farms.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird's-eye perspective, this map presents Saint Paul in the 1860s, when the area was shaped by its river commerce, steamboat traffic, rapid street expansion, and frontier growth. The view sweeps across the whole city, from the tightly packed downtown grid climbing the bluffs to the busy waterfront below, where paddle steamers churn the river and a long bridge crosses toward the far shore.
Notable features shown on the map include the Mississippi River curving through the foreground, the bridge spanning its channel, an island midstream, and the many steamboats, wharves, roads, and homes that shaped life around Saint Paul in the era. A title cartouche and reference key run along the lower border.
For anyone with roots in Saint Paul, or who has walked its river bluffs and watched the Mississippi roll past, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the paddle steamers, the young city climbing the hills, and the memories that keep families connected to Saint Paul.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1867 Saint Paul map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity. It makes a meaningful addition to a home, office, library, den, family room, or local history collection.
Detailed map of Saint Paul, Minnesota from 1867: 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.