Large-format
original antique color lithographed 1913 elevated and subway system map
of Philadelphia, printed more than 110 years
ago.
- The map also shows streetcar
lines and labels railroads, steamship wharves, coal docks, and ferry
slips.
- It is drawn on a scale of 1:19,495, and the coverage
area extends from Fairmount Park and the Schuylkill River to the
Delaware River.
- Among the specific named places and
features are Rittenhouse Square, Treaty Island, University of
Pennsylvania, Port Richmond,
Woodland Cemetery, Coopersville, Moore Street, Franklin Institute,
Girard College,
Kensington, Ridgeway Library, Starr Garden, Girls Normal School, the
Philadelphia &
Reading Railway Depot, Kaighns Point Ferry, Tioga, Market Street,
Abattoir, Lemon
Hill Mansion, Drexel Institute, Grays Ferry Station, and the
Philadelphia Baseball Park.
-
The map is dated 1913 in the legend and titled The
Rand McNally
New Commercial Atlas Map of Philadelphia.
- The image area measures a generous 48 x 66 cm [18¾" x
26"], and there's an inset at the lower right of the greater
Philadelphia
area.
- Condition: The map is in excellent
condition,
bright and
clean, with a vertical center fold, as issued, and no
marks, rips, or tears. Please see
the scans and feel free to ask any
questions.
- This is an original, authentic antique map, not
a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be
genuine.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for
everything
at one time, not individually.
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