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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

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