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Map of Rensselaerswyck

Original - Original Map of Rensselaerswyck, probably created around 1632, but not known exactly. Authorship is usually credited to Gillis van Schendel, but due to timing inconsistencies, this is most likely not true. Believed to be the first map created of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck. The Hudson River flows from right to left; north is to the right.

Reason

17th century map of the only successful patroonship within New Netherland. Historically significant for the Albany, New York and Capital District area. The original is actually on display at the New York State Museum as part of an exhibition called "1609", in celebration of Henry Hudson's voyage up the Hudson River.

Articles this image appears in

Map of Rensselaerswyck, Manor of Rensselaerswyck, Kiliaen van Rensselaer (Dutch merchant)

Creator

Unknown

• Support as nominator --upstateNYer 00:50, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
• What's this like in comparison to the original size? The text is a little on the small side... J Milburn (talk) 21:56, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
  • The original is 24,244 × 8,078 pixels and very clear. This is downsampled so it will show at thumbnail (5,000 × 1,666 pixels). upstateNYer 23:31, 14 September 2009 (UTC)
• Supoort-- There's something about the color or texture that makes it appealing, but can't figure out what it is... ZooFari 23:35, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

Not promoted --Makeemlighter (talk) 01:15, 3 October 2009 (UTC)