23 Jul 2026

Scuba Diver Florida Keys Historic Map Artwork Wall Art Print Vintage 4 días ago

Brilliant SCUBA DIVES AND BEACHES OF FLORIDA KEYS MAP POSTER – VINTAGE, RETRO, Old World Map for Home and Office Wall Decor, Ready for Framing 100% ORIGINAL, HAND CRAFTED MAPS MADE IN THE USA! Fast Shipping, ZERO RISK, SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. 30 Days 100% Refund Guaranteed Art Poster Printed on 100% Post-Consumer, Premium 80lb. Stock, Chemical-Free, Soy-Based Inks. Unique Gift for Travelers, Friends & Business Partners. Comes in Travel Friendly Gift Tube or flexible board. Fits in Carry On Luggage About Great River Arts: Great River Arts began its journey in 2006, specializing in restoring and painting historical French maps of the Mississippi River. Art collectors and interior designers were captivated by the subtle enchantment of these gently painted maps, and demand for restored and painted historic maps quickly spread across the country. The historical map collection expanded into custom map services, catering to private estates, resorts, lakes, public lands, and regional attractions. Each map retains the vintage charm inspired by historic designs from the 1850s and earlier, incorporating authentic borders, cartouches, and fonts. Every piece of art created by Great River Arts is the result of an in-depth, collaborative process involving cartographers, architects, colorists, and professional researchers. With a commitment to exploration and creativity, the team continues to produce original works while engaging in new map suggestions and collaborations. Operating from its home base near Glacier National Park, Montana, Great River Arts is constantly inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Stay updated on the latest maps and travels! ABOUT THE MAP: This beautiful map of the Scuba Dives and Beaches of the Florida Keys is Great for the scuba diver in your life! Or perfect for you if you need exquisite color in your room this gorgeous map was carefully researched, designed, and hand colored by the map makers at Great River Arts. This rare find will immediately be loved by the scuba diver in your life. Show your support with this scuba map or beautify your home with all love lovely details! Great for bringing home the island life to your northern abode or office too! The 120-mile Florida Keys island chain is a paradise with inviting blue waters, rich marine life, notable historic sites, fascinating coral reef, and a charm that beckons to divers, snorkelers, swimmers and seafarers alike. Incredible beaches and dive spots offer explorers and adventure seekers amazing opportunities to experience Florida Keys crystal, clear waters and underwater sea spectacles. Top Scuba Diving Spots In the Lower Keys, Big Pine Key is a great, relaxed spot for diving excursions. In nearby Looe Key, the site of the freighter Adolphus Busch ship-wreck, entirely covered in coral and dating back to the mid-16th century, makes for a spectacular underwater exploration opportunity. The 210’ freighter is located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is home to the incredible Christ of the Abyss sculpture, which sits at roughly 25 feet deep, with generally great visibility is an incredible spot for scuba divers. Additionally, in the waters of Key Largo, divers can find the USCG Duane, a 327-foot former Coast Guard cutter resting at 120 feet, as well as the colorful, classic Molasses Reef at 100 feet, boasting a variety of fish and numerous boulder corals. Near Islamorada, divers can explore The Eagle, a Dutch freighter sitting 110 feet underwater, where nurse sharks, silversides and grunts can be observed. Out on the barrier reef is Alligator Reef, located around and under a towering 136-foot tall lighthouse within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Top Beaches Calusa Beach at Bahia Honda State Park, on the Gulf side of Big Pine Key is a great swimming beach for family fun. Its shallow, blue-green waters are protected from Atlantic Ocean winds, and it has a sheltered picnic area with grills, while the park’s Sand and Sea Nature Center showcases exhibits on native plants and animals. Anglers interested in catching snapper, cobia, wahoo, sergeant majors, yellowtail snapper and bar jacks can venture to the salt waters of Key Colony Beach. It is also a great spot for competitive angling, hosting several fishing tournaments throughout the year. The Long Key State Park in Long Key has spectacular campsites that can make every camper’s dream, with more than three-dozen tents and RV sites. The park’s wildlife makes for delightful sightseeing adventure, with egrets, herons, ibis, loggerhead and green sea turtles in habitats supported by the park. Mentioned are only a few of the notable scuba diving sites and beautiful beaches of the Florida Keys. Let this beautiful map be your guide. Due to nature of our product line the exact sizes may vary!

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23 Jul 2026

Firefighter Gifts - 6 Patent Prints 8x10 in. Firemen Wall Art Decor - Fire Chief 4 días ago

Set of 6 Firefighter Patent Prints 8″x10″ Detailed Specifications This is a modern reproduction of the original patents. Print Size: 8″x10″ We have more Patent Print Sets you can find them in Our StoreAll Our Prints Are Made in the USA These are reproduction prints from the original patents. GREAT GIFT FOR FIREFIGHTERS: Patent print sets show the history of invention and ingenuity in the USA. These wall art sets make great gifts for firefighters, the fire chief, first responders or a retired fireman! This patent print set includes: Patent 1,889,537 Helmet Patented Nov. 29, 1932 Patent 535,082 Fireman’s Ladder Patented Mar. 5, 1895 Patent 173,768 Combined Fire and Drinking-Hydrant Patented Feb. 22, 1876 Patent 409,428 Fireman’s Mask Patented Aug. 20, 1889 Patent 806,278 Water Tower Fire Truck Safety Appliance Patented Dec. 5, 1905 Patent 918,140 Gasoline Fire Engine Patented Apr. 13, 1909 The history of organized firefighting began in ancient Rome while under the rule of Augustus. Prior to that, there is evidence of fire-fighting machinery in use in Ancient Egypt, including a water pump invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria in the third century BC which was later improved upon in a design by Hero of Alexandria in the first century BC. In 1631, Boston’s governor John Winthrop outlawed wooden chimneys and thatched roofs. In 1648, the New Amsterdam governor Peter Stuyvesant appointed four men to act as fire wardens. They were empowered to inspect all chimneys and to fine any violators of the rules. The city burghers later appointed eight prominent citizens to the «Rattle Watch» – these men volunteered to patrol the streets at night carrying large wooden rattles. If a fire was seen, the men spun the rattles, then directed the responding citizens to form bucket brigades. On January 27, 1678 the first fire engine company went into service with its captain (foreman) Thomas Atkins. In 1736 Benjamin Franklin established the Union Fire Company in Philadelphia. The United States did not have government-run fire departments until around the time of the American Civil War. Prior to this time, private fire brigades competed with one another to be the first to respond to a fire because insurance companies paid brigades to save buildings. Underwriters also employed their own Salvage Corps in some cities. The first known female firefighter Molly Williams took her place with the men on the dragropes during the blizzard of 1818 and pulled the pumper to the fire through the deep snow. On April 1 of 1853, Cincinnati, Ohio featured the first professional fire department made up of 100% full-time employees. EASY TO HANG: This 8”x10” size is quick and easy to hang, fits in any space and can be grouped or hung individually. Please NOTE: colors may appear slightly different to each user due to individual monitor settings. READY TO FRAME: There are many ways to display your set of paper art prints. You can mount then in an 8”x10” frame or inside an 11”x14” frame with a 8×10 mat. You can clip in a clothesline, hang with a poster bar or mount on foam core. Our UNFRAMED print sets give you the flexibility to display them in anyway you choose. We offer a large selection of patent prints that make great gifts. Add a touch of elegance to the wall decor of any room with a patent art print. The prints are based on vintage patent drawings of notable inventions. -How are the prints shipped? They are shipped flat in a sturdy cardboard mailer.

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