Old Bird’s-Eye Map of Brooklyn by Bornet, 1855: Naval Yard, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Lower Manhattan Size:45x60in (114x150cm) Clinton St

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It is a testament to the map-making skills of Nicolaes Visscher II

1855): Famous for its expansive grasslands

with their maps renowned for both meticulous detail and attractive design

Surrounded by a border that includes the names of Welsh towns and cities

Old Bird’s-Eye Map of Brooklyn by Bornet, 1855: Naval Yard, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Lower Manhattan Size:45x60in (114x150cm) Clinton StStep into the dynamic world of mid 19th century New York with City of Brooklyn, L. I. Taken from Rush Street, a rare and evocative birds eye view crafted by the accomplished artist and lithographer John Bornet in 1855. This remarkable map captures Brooklyn at a transformative moment, poised between its pastoral roots and burgeoning industrial future. The vantage point from Williamsburg sweeps southeast across the Brooklyn Naval Yard, offering a