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Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory, U.S. Railroad Survey View – ca.1850
$334.38
£249.85
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Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory, U.S. Railroad Survey View – ca.1850
This historically important 19th-century print titled Fort Vancouver, W.T. presents a detailed panoramic view of Fort Vancouver during the era of U.S. government railroad and territorial surveys. The scene depicts the fort and its surrounding settlement laid out along broad roads and cultivated fields, with wagons, horseback riders, and agricultural activity animating the foreground. In the distance, forested hills and waterways situate the fort within the vast landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
The print was issued as part of the official U.S. Pacific Railroad Explorations and Surveys, 47th
49th Parallels, and is identified at the top margin as General Report – Plate XLIV. It was drawn by G. Sohon and lithographed by Sarony, Major
Knapp of New York, one of the most prominent American lithographic firms of the mid-19th century. Sohon served as an artist and topographical draftsman on several government expeditions, and his views are valued for their documentary accuracy and clarity.
Fort Vancouver was a key military, trading, and logistical center in the Washington Territory, originally established by the Hudson’s Bay Company and later taken over by the U.S. Army. This view captures the fort at a transitional moment, reflecting the shift from fur-trade dominance to American military and civilian settlement. The careful depiction of roads, buildings, fences, and cultivated land underscores the federal government’s interest in surveying, mapping, and ultimately integrating the western territories into national infrastructure.
The image combines cartographic precision with picturesque composition. The elevated viewpoint allows for a comprehensive understanding of the settlement’s layout, while the inclusion of daily activity gives the scene narrative vitality. As part of an official survey publication, this print functioned both as a scientific record and as visual evidence of American expansion in the Pacific Northwest.
This work is highly appealing to collectors of Western Americana, U.S. military history, Pacific Northwest history, railroad exploration material, and government survey prints. It also holds strong decorative appeal as a structured yet scenic view of early American settlement.
Condition report
Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins, consistent with age. The image area remains clear and well-defined. A visible plate mark is present. No major tears or losses observed.
Framing suggestions
A dark walnut or black frame with a wide off-white mat will complement the historical character of the print. A double mat with a subtle darker inner line enhances depth and gives a refined, archival presentation.
Technique: Lithograph
Maker: Sarony, Major
Knapp after G. Sohon, New York, c. 1850s–1860s
- Dimensions:Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 11.26 in (28.6 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the left margins, consistent with age. The image area remains clear and well-defined. A visible plate mark is present. No major tears or losses observed.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14129-161stDibs: LU3054347993392
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