Description: Original Map of Philadelphia Drawn and Engraved for the 1898 First Edition of The Columbian Atlas of The World, Illustrated with Large Scale Color Maps of Each State, Principal City, and Territory of the United States, the Provinces of Canada, Continents, Hemispheres, and Every Country, Nation, Sovereign Dominion, and Kingdom Upon the Face of the Globe. Intricate Engraved Detail of Streets, Parks, Avenues, Railroad Depots, Ferry Lines, Shipbuilders, Squares, and other Historical Landmarks. Fine Map for the Collector or Historian. Great for American History and Family Genealogy. Easily Framed. Original Map of Philadelphia Drawn & Engraved for the 1898 First Edition of The Columbian Atlas of The World, Illustrated with Large Scale Color Maps of Each State, Principal City, and Territory of the United States, the Provinces of Canada, and Every Country, Nation, Sovereign Dominion, and Kingdom Upon the Face of the Globe. NOT A REPRODUCTION. Published 1898 by Garretson, Cox, & Co., Buffalo, New York: 1898; a copy of the Title Page of which is Included. Intricate Engraved Detail of Streets, Parks, Avenues, Railroad Depots, Ferry Lines, Shipbuilders, Squares, and other Historical Landmarks. Fine Map for the Collector or Historian. Makes an Imaginative & Creative Gift. Great for American History and Family Genealogy. Easily Framed. Intricate Engraved Detail. Large Map: 11" x 14" Map is in Excellent/Very Good Condition. No writings, marks, folds, or tears. A Few of the Streets, Avenues, Parks, and Historic Landmarks Shown on the Map Include: University of Pennsylvania, Ridgeway Library, Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Depot, Independence Hall, Alma House, Canal Street, Corinthian Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Marriott Street, Logan Square, Old Swede Church, Schuykill River, Hummel Street, Walnut Street Ferry, Delaware River, Camden, Wilmington Barges, Steamers to Boston, American Line from Liverpool, Allan Line for Glasgow, Lemon Hill, Ritten House, US Arsenal, Logan Square, US Mint, Post Office, Union League Club, Lincoln Statue, Pennsylvania Hospital, Custom House, St. Joseph Hospital, Brandywine Street, New Market, Lancaster Avenue, Girard College, Franklin Square, Fedora Street, Hutchinson Street, Lawrence Street, Sock Yards, Subway Tunnel, Grain Elevator, Carpenters Hall, Ellsworth Street, Starr Garden, Freight Railroad Depot, Whitehall Street, York Avenue, William Cramp and Sons Shipbuilders, Clyde Line, Cooper's Point, Academy of Music, Children's Hospital, and many others. (If you are Interested if a particular Street, Avenue, Park, or landmark is shown, email the name & vicinity and I will look to see if it is included on the map.) Imaginative & Creative Gift. Some, to beautify their parlors, chambers, and studies . . . loveth, getteth, and useth, maps, charts, and geographical globes. - John Dee, Advisor to Elizabeth I.
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Location: Savannah, Georgia
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Provenance: Dated on Map
Disciplines: Cartography, Geography, Globe, World
Printing Technique: Lithography
US State: Pennsylvania
Size: 11"x14"
Cartographer/Publisher: Garretson, Cox, & Co.
City: Philadelphia
Subject: History
Date Range: 1800-1899
Type: City Map
Format: Atlas Map
Year: 1898
Era: Victorian
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Features: Streets, Parks, Landmarks
Genre: Wall Art, Home Decor
Country/Region: United States of America
Topic: Genealogy
Age: 126-years-old