San Diego, CA 1876
Beautifully restored. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
Archival print promise
- Museum-quality paper: rich color, fine detail, and a premium feel.
- Hand restored reproduction: repaired and improved for modern walls.
- Packed for safe delivery: unframed prints ship in sturdy tubes; framed prints ship in padded boxes.
This vintage map of San Diego, California was created in 1876 and drawn and published by E. S. Glover of San Diego, printed by the lithographers A. L. Bancroft & Co. of San Francisco. This restored edition brings the historic San Diego map to life while preserving the original linework and its harbor, sailing ships, streets, blocks, and the surrounding hills and shoreline.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird's-eye perspective looking from the north-east toward the south-west, this map presents San Diego in the 1870s, when the young city was shaped by its harbor, shipping, churches, and civic institutions. The view sweeps across the gridded streets of the growing town and out over the water to the peninsula and the open Pacific beyond.
Notable landmarks shown on the map include the San Diego Bay, Point Loma, the Pacific Ocean, the San Diego Academy, the Court House, the County Jail, the Public Schools, the San Diego Flouring Mill, the Bank of San Diego, the Commercial Bank, the Catholic Church, the Baptist Church, the Methodist Church, and the Episcopal Church, along with the many streets, docks, and ships that shaped life around the bay in the 1870s.
For anyone who grew up in San Diego, put down roots near the bay, or simply loves this stretch of the California coast, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the early streets rising from the waterfront, the ships riding at anchor, and the sweep of Point Loma guarding the harbor mouth, and the memories that keep families connected to San Diego.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1876 San Diego 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.
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.