Free Shipping Rare Giant Street Map Of San Francisco By Chevalier, 1911 Accessory [Px6lNkEh]

The "Chevalier" Commercial, Pictorial and Tourist Map of San Francisco is a masterpiece of early 20th-century cartography, crafted by the renowned Augustus Chevalier in 1911. This map stands as a testament to the resilience and rebirth of San Francisco following the devastating 1906 earthquake. With its intricate detailing and elegant design, it captures the city’s transformation into a modern urban landscape. Chevalier’s work is celebrated for its ability to convey not only geographical information but also the spirit of renewal and progress that defined San Francisco during this pivotal era.

One of the most striking features of this map is its depiction of significant neighborhoods like Ingleside and Visitacion. These areas, meticulously plotted and surveyed, showcase the ambitious urban planning that characterized San Francisco’s recovery. Ingleside, for instance, is highlighted as a burgeoning residential area, reflecting the city’s expansion and modernization efforts. Chevalier’s map beautifully integrates these new developments, offering a glimpse into the city’s future while preserving its historical essence.

The map also prominently features iconic landmarks such as the Presidio Reservation and Union Iron Works, alongside the expansive Golden Gate Park. These landmarks are not only geographical markers but also symbols of San Francisco’s cultural and industrial heritage. The inclusion of such sites underscores the city’s diverse character, blending natural beauty with industrial prowess. Chevalier’s attention to detail in illustrating these landmarks provides a rich, immersive experience for anyone exploring the map.

Rivers and parks are elegantly woven into the map’s design, with Lake Merced and Golden Gate Park serving as focal points of natural beauty. These features highlight San Francisco’s unique geography and the importance of green spaces in urban planning. Chevalier’s depiction of these areas reflects a harmonious balance between urban development and nature, a vision that was forward-thinking for its time. The map invites viewers to appreciate the city’s landscape in its entirety, from bustling streets to serene parklands.

Augustus Chevalier, a visionary mapmaker, skillfully aligned himself with San Francisco’s power brokers, ensuring his work resonated with the city’s influential figures. His map became an influential cartographic depiction, achieving substantial commercial success. By illustrating the city’s modernization and development, Chevalier’s map not only served as a practical guide but also as a narrative of San Francisco’s resilience and innovation. This map is more than a historical document; it is a celebration of a city reborn, capturing the essence of an era defined by transformation and hope.

Streets and roads on this map

• California Street
• Divisadero Street
• Fillmore Street
• Geary Street
• Haight Street
• Howard Street
• Hyde Street
• Lombard Street
• Market Street
• Mission Street
• Montgomery Street
• Polk Street
• Powell Street
• Sacramento Street
• Sansome Street
• Taylor Street
• Van Ness Avenue

Notable Features & Landmarks

• Landmarks:
• Presidio Reservation

• Union Iron Works

• Lakes:

• Lake Merced

• Large Parks:

• Golden Gate Park

• Neighborhoods:

• Ingleside
• Visitacion

Historical and design context

• Name of the map: The "Chevalier" Commercial, Pictorial and Tourist Map of San Francisco.
• Creation date: 1911, with updates around 1912.
• Mapmaker/Publisher: Augustus Chevalier, a French native who moved to San Francisco in 1890.
• Themes: Urban renewal, modernization, and development post-1906 earthquake.
• Design/style: Monumental size, detailed urban survey, fine topographical contours, and chromolithography.
• Historical significance: Represents the rebuilding and modernization of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fire.

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This is a very large map that must be ordered at a large size, so that you can easily make out all of the details.

This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.

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This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.