Located at the terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad, Tacoma, Washington, is seen here in a period of significant growth, prosperity, and transformation. As one of the major ports in the Northwest, the completion of the rail line spurred on a thriving import and export trade that attracted residents from across the United States as well as Western Europe and Asia. Tacoma was first incorporated in 1875. By the turn of the century, had experienced a massive boom in population, growing from just over one thousand residents to nearly forty-thousand by 1890. George Francis Train staged a circumnavigation starting and ending in the city in 1890, and a plaque commemorates the finish line in downtown Tacoma. The discovery of gold in the Klondike in 1898 would allow Seattle to surpass Tacoma as the largest city in Washington, though it remains the third-largest in the state. Located on the banks of Puget Sound, the cities early economy relied on commercial fishing and warehousing goods en route to markets in South Asia or the United States. Because it had one of the earliest deepwater harbors in the nation, it established itself as a primary shipping lane in the nineteenth century. Birdseye perspectives were produced to promote prominent civic features and attract residents and merchants alike. The unique style and distinctive aesthetic immediately transport the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. This piece is truly an authentic piece of American cartographical history. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.