This magnificent color lithographed view of Lawrence, Kansas was copywritten in 1880 by D.D. Morse and printed in Chicago by the firm of William Zeuch & Co. Oriented with south at the top, the image captures in detail the city of about 8,500 only about 25 years after it was first organized by settlers of the New England Emigrant Aid Company. The small suburb of North Lawrence, home to the Kansas Pacific Railroad Depot, is situated in the foreground, with two bridges providing access over Kansas River. A riverboat and a few small sailing craft ply the waters, but the waterside dock facilities are limited. Here it's also worth noting the Bowersock Dam, the state's first and only hydroelectric dam, completed in 1874 and providing electrical power to the nearby flour mill. The streets of Lawrence are neatly ordered in a grid system, named primarily after states and influential politicians. The downtown district occupies several city blocks, with a handful of structures identifiable as hotels, churches, or industries. Over 30 separate buildings, including the University of Kansas (#12), the African Methodist Episcopal Church (#11), and the state's first windmill (#26) are numbered and labeled at the bottom of the page. Here can also be seen an illustration of Bismarck Grove & Tabernacle, as well as a simple view of Lawrence in 1855 (itself keyed with 21 locations). Source: Reps 1101 Sheet Width (in) 32.25 Sheet Height (in) 23.9 Condition Description "Three-stone color lithograph printed on a sheet somewhat toned with age. A handful of spots visible within the image, most evident in the sky and Kansas River. A 2" closed tear in the upper right just enters the plateline and has been repaired on the verso with archival tape. Scattered discoloration and wear visible in the margins, including a few tiny chips. Good to very good condition overall"
