It's not often that I stumble across a project that peaks so many of my personal interests, but when I do, it's hard for me to resist. A few weeks ago I had found myself researching historic St. Louis neighborhoods and came across a site with some old Pitzman's map of St. Louis city and county. My love of photo restoration, technology, puzzle, history, and civic duty found a place on the map. Literally. When I found them, I couldn't help myself but open up photoshop and obsessively assemble the pieces. Every sunday I take an hour and work on it a little more as a way to relax. I thought, I'd share the progress and share the plan as well.

Digging in a little deeper, I found that the Pitzman company that produced the originals was purchased by Frontenac Engineering. I think I may reach out to them to see if they still have some the originals as there are parts of the map that could use some love. http://frontenacengineering.com/contact.html
I hope to have a full restoration of this done by the new year and large enough to print onto 36x24 poster.

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