Description
Beautiful, antique map of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania & surrounding area, including much of New Jersey on the Delaware River. This is an authentic 1894 edition, 1958 print from a U.S. Geological Survey folio & NOT a computer reproduction. See what Pennsylvania & New Jersey looked like more than 120 years ago. Map has lots of intricate details & geological contourseven little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! On the back is a description of topographic symbols & map guide. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as this make great gifts. Edition of 1894, printed 1958 Dimensions: 17" width x 21" height Cities & Towns: Philadelphia, Fairmount Park, Overbrook, Haddington, Angora, Gibson Point, Paschalville, Bell Road, Elmwood, Point Breeze, Germantown Junction, Port Richmond, Tinicum. NEW JERSEY: Cinnaminson, Pensauken, Chester, Camden, Haddon, Delaware, Center, West Deptford, Greenwich, East Greenwich, Harrison, Manuta, Deptford, Gloucester, Waterford, Washington, Billingsport, Paulsboro, Thorofare, Berkley, Mount Royal, Ogden, Parkville, Tatem, Woodbury, Mickleton, Clarksboro, Jefferson, Wenonah, Westville, Newbold, Pavonia, Liberty Park, Woodlynne, Cramer Hill, Beideman, Dudley, Wellwood, Merchantville, Collingswood, City Line, Oaklyn, Jordantown, Maple Shade, Delair, Fish House, Cuthbert, Audubon, Orston, Haddon Heights, Haddonfield, Ellisburg, Snow Hill, Barrington, Lawnside, Magnolia, Greenland, Ashland, Runnemede, Bellmawr, Somerdale, Kirkwood, Glendora, Barnsboro, Fairview, Hurffville, Sewell, Hilltop, Stratford, Laurel Springs, Blenheim Station, Mechanicsville, Blackwood, Alms House, Grenloch, Turnersville. Points of Interest: Delaware River, Schuylkill River, Big Timber Creek, Cooper Creek, Mantua Creek, Woodbury Creek, League Island, US Navy Yard, Hollanders Creek, Petty Island, Fairmount Park, Clark Park, University of Pennsylvania, Hog Island (home of the hoagie), Kaighn Point, Greenwich Point, Girard Point, & many more neighborhoods, streets, houses, churches, schools, train tracks, train stations, hills, islands & creeks. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 60 years old. Has some light edge-wear, toning & library stamp in margin, but this will all add to vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1894 Us Geological Survey Map - Center City Camden Pensauken Haddonfield Deptford Mantua New Jersey Pa Nj
