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C1771
A Plan of the City of Stokholm
Mapmaker:
John Andrews (1766 - 1798)
Map of Stockholm with a key indicating numerous points of interest. The city entered a period of urban renewal after a fire in 1625 destroyed the south-western part of the old town. Two new boulevards were built and along the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A Plan of the City of Stokholm
Date:
C1771
Mapmaker:
John Andrews (1766 - 1798)
Condition:
In good condition, centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Original hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
250mm
x 170mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1771
Description:
Map of Stockholm with a key indicating numerous points of interest. The city entered a period of urban renewal after a fire in 1625 destroyed the south-western part of the old town. Two new boulevards were built and along the eastern waterfront, the medieval wall was replaced by a row of prestigious palaces along Skeppsbron, which is located along the eastern quay of Stockholm’s old town it is marked on this map as ‘The Bank’. New city plans with wide and straight streets were created of the areas surrounding the Old Town: Norrmalm, �stermalm, Kungsholmen, and S�dermalm, which can be seen in this plan.
