Original 1889 antique color lithographed map of Portland, Maine printed more than 130 years ago.

• The map labels numerous wharves along Commercial Street, many of which had spurs from the railroads serving this busy seaport.



• Named railroads include the Boston & Maine, the Portland & Rochester, the Grand Trunk, the Portland & Ogdensburg, and the Eastern.



• The map also labels the Cape Elizabeth Ferry, Tukeys Bridge, and the Portland Harbor Lighthouse.



• Other landmarks on the map are the Baseball Grounds on Forest Avenue near Back Cove, Alms House, Knightville, Libbys Corner, Canal Basin, Eastern Cemetery, Fort Allen, Portland Dry Docks, the town of Deering, Maine General Hospital, Fore River, Ice Pond, City Hall, Turner Island, and Vaughans Bridge.



• The image area measures 24.7 x 31.2 cm [9¾" x 12¼"], with generous margins on all sides.



• This map was published in Cram's Unrivaled Atlas of the World, revised to December 1, 1889 and copyrighted © 1887 by George F. Cram, Chicago.



• It is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine.



• Condition: It is in excellent condition, bright and clean, with generous margins and no rips, tears, or writing. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



• There's a street map of Montreal on the reverse side, in similar style and format.



• Either map would make a very handsome display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the dated title page from the book in which it was published.



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