16 February 2009

Ebay find: 1870s map of NYC



I am utterly fascinated with the fact that this used to look like the maps above. Don't you wish you could walk through those streets just for a day? Yes, sir.

7 comments:

Dorkys Ramos said...

*Sigh* Things were so much more manageable back then. Now it's just craziness everywhere you turn :p

Anonymous said...

ohhh you should get it and frame! I discovered these this past holiday season and I'm in love... next $50 I have to spare I'll be buying one for me & my sister in law! try the link if you get a second- they are so cute:

http://orkposters.com/losangeles.html

Le Stylist Cheri said...

indeed i'd love to!

Unknown said...

I love love love maps. LOVE. And, I do indeed wish that I a ride in a time machine. sigh. I think I need this map and I'm looking for one of long island too.

MS said...

Oh, love it. Makes me want to go to NYC. I am so into maps right now. Just got an LA one.

Unknown said...

this is very cool.

Unknown said...

wow, great find. I collect maps and these would be great for the collection.