Wickham Havens Incorporated. One of the Great Seaports of the World. Oakland 1915 1873 Perhaps the most impressive legacies

Perhaps the most impressive legacies of the expedition were the almost 250 charts Wilkes prepared in two atlases (completed 1858

a shortcoming that would become a liability while at sea

(Looking East

covering Texas

This map is a product of post-colonial Latin America and European intellectual curiosity

Wickham Havens Incorporated. One of the Great Seaports of the World. Oakland 1915 1873 Perhaps the most impressive legaciesWickham Havens Incorporated, c. 1915 Oakland: One of the Great Seaports of the World Oakland, California Lithograph in two colors Sheet size: 12 x 21 inches A rare early promotional poster of Oakland, published by the real estate company Wickham Havens, which played a pivotal role in the development of the citys infrastructure. This striking lithograph highlights Oaklands prominence as a major seaport, emphasizing its role in regional commerce and