1882 Somerville, NJ Map | Vintage Bird’s-Eye View
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 Somerville, New Jersey was created in 1882 by T. M. Fowler, one of the best-known American bird’s-eye view mapmakers of the 19th century, and published by Fowler & Evans of Asbury Park, New Jersey. This restored edition brings historic Somerville to life while preserving the original linework, street names, railroads, homes, businesses, churches, fair grounds, public buildings, and surrounding farmland details.
About This Historic Map
Drawn from an elevated bird’s-eye perspective, this map shows Somerville in the late 19th century, when the town was shaped by its railroad connections, agricultural fair grounds, local businesses, churches, civic buildings, and residential neighborhoods. The view looks across Somerville’s compact downtown, tree-lined streets, open fields, rail lines, and distant New Jersey hills, capturing the town as it appeared in 1882.
Notable landmarks shown on the map include the Agricultural Fair Grounds, New Jersey Central Railroad Station, Court House and Jail, Public School, First National Bank, Post Office and Internal Revenue Building, Honeyman Brothers Groceries, William Koehler Baker and Confectioner, H. R. Taylor Hotel and Bakery, Struve’s Building, Brown Brothers Manufacturing of Clothing, John H. Merz Jeweler, L. S. Doughty Lumber Yard, Ayers Groceries, First Reformed Church, Second Reformed Church, Episcopal Church, Methodist Episcopal Church, Baptist Church, German Church, and numerous historic homes, shops, roads, rail lines, and churches.
A statement piece in any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL’s restored version of the 1882 Somerville, New Jersey map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity.
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.