Ryde Vintage Map Print Circa 1885-1890

Regular price $149.00

This vintage district map presents Ryde and surrounding areas including Hunters Hill, Five Dock, Putney, and Homebush during the late 19th century, when the region was still shaped by river access, estates, and early settlement patterns.

Dating from circa 1885–1890, the map captures a landscape in transition. Roads are present but widely spaced, development is limited, and large tracts of land remain intact — a striking contrast to the tightly developed suburbs that exist today. The Parramatta River features prominently, underscoring its importance as a transport route and lifeline for the district.

Quiet and detailed, this map suits heritage interiors, studies, and spaces that value early Sydney history. It offers a clear view of the Ryde district before suburban expansion reshaped Sydney’s inner west and northern river suburbs.

Fun fact: In the late 1800s, suburbs like Five Dock and Homebush were still semi-rural, with ferry services along the Parramatta River often preferred over rough and unreliable roads.

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  • Printed on premium quality 230gsm paper with archival inks
  • Made to order in Australia
  • Framed with locally sourced sustainable timber
  • Framed prints have a white matboard (passepartout)
  • Print only prints include a minimum 10mm white border as part of the final print size. Refer size guide here.
  • Please note our prints are vintage reproductions, and as such, they may exhibit blemishes, ageing, imperfections, discolouration, and scratches, which we believe reflects their authentic vintage character.
  • Please also note that final print colours may vary from what you see on your screen due to how screens display images and individual monitor calibration.

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