George W. Walker Lithograph and Publishing Co
1907

Boston Harbor and the North Shore

Boston Harbor and the North Shore

DESCRIPTION: Orginal antique birdseye view folding map of Boston Harbor by George Walker shows ferry routes, steamer routes and railroad lines between Boston and points both within Boston Harbor and to outlying towns. This fascinating old lithographed map differs from other birdseye-view maps we are aware of from this era because it includes Marblehead, Lynn, Salem and extends north-eastwards to Gloucester, Massachusetts. We can date the map with confidence because it clearly shows the Wonderland Amusement Park at Revere Beach which failed after five years, operating exclusively between 1906 and 1911. Wonderland, served by the Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad, was modeled along the lines of the World's Fairs of that era and included roller coasters, technological exhibits, theaters and a boardwalk.

Noted points of interest include Charlestown, Point of Pines, Magnolia, Baker's Island, Thompson's Island, "the Pumping Station", Dorchester Bay, Squantum, Norfolk Downs, Quincy Bay, Hough's Neck, Hingham Harbor, Winthrop, Beachmont, Great Head, Peddock's Island, Nantasket Beach, Port Allerton, the town of Hull with Fort Revere, George's Island with Fort Warren, Deer Island, Lovell's Island, Lynn, Swampscott, Thatcher's Island, Strawberry Hill, and many more. Captures several local lighthouses and aids to navigation including Boston Light, Long Island Light, Fawn Bar Beacon, Graves Light, and far out the bay - a whisting buoy.

Original lithograph by George W. Walker, lithographer of Boston in landscape format is in very good condition for a 105+ year old map. Was originally folded into a card cover but the front half has disappeared leaving the map attached to the back cover, as issued.

CREATOR: George W. Walker Lithograph and Publishing Co

PUBLICATION DATE: 1907

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

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CONDITION: Very Good.  Two tiny separations at intersection of folds, repaired from the verso and not visible. Clean and bright with no stains. Margins adequate for matting.

COLORING: Ink has a greenish-gray cast. One lone notation in red- for "The Farm and Trades School".

ENGRAVER: Walker

SIZE: 20 " x 13 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0

PRICE: $260

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