Description
Beautiful, antique, double-sided map of Lower Manhattan, taken from the rare "Manhattan Land Book of the City of New York" published in 1925 by G.W. Bromley & Company. This is an authentic print & NOT a computer reproduction. Includes Plates #21 & #22 from the atlas. See what Manhattan looked like 100 years ago. Lots of charming, intricate details. All streets, important buildings & landmarks are nameda lot of which have changed in the past century. All city blocks are numbered. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1925, printed 1925 Dimensions: 16 1/2" width x 11 1/2" height Features Plate 21 Neighborhoods: Lower Manhattan, Soho, West Village. Points of Interest: Hudson River, Canal Street, Freeman Square, Union Terminal Fright Station, Miller Elevated Highway, Father Fagan Park, Standard & Poors Building, Holland Tunnel, & many more streets, subways, avenues, squares, parks, buildings, lofts, piers & landmarks. Plate 22 Neighborhoods: West Village, Greenwich Village, Soho. Points of Interest: Houston Street, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bleecker Street, Broadway Central Hotel, Hotel Greenwich, & many more streets, subways, avenues, squares, parks, buildings, lofts, piers & landmarks. Condition: Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being about 100 years old. Has some edge-wear, foxing & toning, as well as light paper warble, but this will flatten easily & all will add to vintage character when framed. (Image of Manhattan Land Book & title page for information only & not included.) We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up & shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded. Antique Manhattan, New York Map From Bromley's 1925 Manhattan Land Book - Soho, West Village, Greenwich Houston, Bleecker Nyc Ny
