Map Of Long Island Showing The Long Island Railroad.
The Long Island R.R. Co., New York: 1884 (Copyright)
American Bank Note Co., New York (engraver)
Color-printed engraving
13.5 x 26.5 inches
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Attractive, detailed colorful map of Long Island, commissioned by the Long Island Railroad. Surrounding the map are enticing slogans for individuals to relocate to or buy a second home on Long Island: "Buy Homes on Long Island! The Pleasure Ground of New York. 250 Miles Water Front on Sea and Sound. Swept by Ocean Breezes. Cool in Summer. Warm in Winter. The Most Healthful And Delightful Climate On The Coast. Charming Marine Views. Sailing and Fishing Superb."
Towns are shown coloured in shades of pink, green, purple, orange and yellow. Long Island Sound, Atlantic Ocean, other waterways in blue. Long Island Railroad routes shown in bold red and connecting railroads shown in black. Legend Lower Right Margin: "Maps of the Island Free, on Application by Mail to H.M. Smith, Traffic Manager, L.I.R.R., Long Island City." |