The Hidden History of America's 19th Century Mania for Panoramic Prints
Itinerant artists made almost 5,000 views of 2,400 different places.

By Sarah Laskow MAY 11, 2016 of Atlas Obscura


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These views were one of America's first fads. These panoramic maps were hand-drawn from an imaginary viewpoint, elevated high above the streets, revealing the shape, situation and details of America's growing cities. They were hugely popular, "almost a mania," according to one contemporary writer.

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http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-hidden-history-of-americas-19th-century-mania-for-panoramic-prints



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