Kaufmann, F. "Map of the City of Philadelphia and Vicinity.”

F. Kaufmann.   “Map of the City of Philadelphia and Vicinity.” 

Philadelphia: F. Kaufman, 1905.  37 x 31 (neat lines).  Lithograph.  Original hand color.  Mounted on canvas backing as originally issued.  With original rollers.  Archival linen tape on verso to repair and reinforce various separations in canvas.  Light time toning in map with band of browning in bottom of  due to map being rolled against wooden bottom roller.  Fine condition. 

Map cannot be rolled due to repairs on verso and must be shipped flat. 

An early twentieth century wall map showing the entire city, as well as surrounding areas to the northwest, west, and across the Delaware River in New Jersey.  Streets, major buildings, rivers, rail lines, and political boundaries are indicated.  Also shown are several proposed road improvements, including early versions of Roosevelt Boulevard and the Franklin Parkway.  An inset map on the right shows the postal districts in the city.