• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Old city plan of Saigon, 1956

SKU:  192802

Old city plan of Saigon, 1956

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In 1956, Saigon-Cholon was a bustling urban area in South Vietnam, representing the amalgamation of two distinct cities: Saigon and Cholon. 

The map it shows Saigon situated on the northeastern bank of the Saigon River, and Cholon to its southwest. The Saigon River acted as a natural divider between the two cities. Saigon, as the capital of South Vietnam, would have been the more prominent and developed part of the map, displaying a grid-like layout with wider boulevards and well-planned streets.

At the heart of Saigon, one could find essential government buildings, such as the Presidential Palace, administrative offices, and the City Hall. Landmarks like the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the Saigon Central Post Office would have been identifiable on the map, showcasing the French colonial influence on the city's architecture.

Moving southwest towards Cholon, the city's character would have transitioned into a labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys, reflecting its Chinese heritage. The city map might highlight the iconic Binh Tay Market, the largest wholesale market in Cholon, known for its bustling trade and vibrant atmosphere.

Both cities would have been connected by various bridges crossing the Saigon River. The map would have displayed the busy riverfront areas, where boats and ships docked, facilitating trade and transportation.

Overall, the city map of Saigon-Cholon in 1956 would have depicted a bustling metropolis, showcasing a blend of colonial architecture, diverse cultural influences, and the palpable energy of a city at the crossroads of history.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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