Map of Long Island Showing the Long Island Railroad. Buy Homes on Long Island!
- Title:
- Map of Long Island Showing the Long Island Railroad. Buy Homes on Long Island!
- Alternate Title:
- Buy Homes on Long Island!
- Collection:
- Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection
- Creator:
- Long Island Railroad Co.
- Other Creators:
- American Bank Note Co.
- Date:
- 1884
- Posted Date:
- 2017-04-14
- ID Number:
- 2049.01
- Collection Number:
- 8548
- File Name:
- PJM_2049_01.jpg
- Style/Period:
- 1870 - 1899
- Subject:
- New York City
Unusual Graphics/Text
Railroads - Measurement:
- 19 x 53 on sheet 34 x 68 (centimeters, height x width)
- Notes:
- A charming promotional map issued by the Long Island Railroad, reflecting the mutual interest of the Railroad and local real estate developers, urging viewers to "Buy Homes on Long Island!" The Island is "The Pleasure Ground of New York - 250 Miles Water Front on Sea and Sound" with "Charming Marine Views" and "Sailing and Fishing Superb." The Island has "The Most Healthful and Delightful Climate on the Coast - Swept By Ocean Breezes - Cool in Summer - Warm in Winter." Red is used to show the extension of the railroad lines, and the punch line is below: "Frequent and Fast Trains to all points. Cheap Fares." The underlying map is based on Colton's Travellers Map of Long Island (1855), updated to 1884.
This copy includes an area of Western Long Island outlined in blue-crayon.
For a different perspective on the same area, see ID #1274.01, the Standard Oil map of "Long Island: 118 Miles of Recreation and Romance" (1938).
For other promotional railroad maps, including some using deceptive techniques, see Subject > Railroads.
For further information on the Collector’s Notes and a Feedback/Contact Link, see https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/about-collection-personal-statement and https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/feedback-and-contact - Cite As:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- For important information about copyright and use, see http://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/copyright.