New Street Number Guide Map of Chicago - A densely instructive pocket map of Chicago from the mid-20th century.

Rand McNally

Published by c. 1951, 1951

About this Item

This color lithographed pocket map of Chicago was published locally by Rand McNally in 1951, according to the printer's code in the lower corner. A wealth of information about the Windy City is presented; including street names, various railways, parks, cemeteries, house numbers, geographic features, large industries, and important buildings. An inset plan offers a large-scale overview of the Loop, with the majority of the buildings outlined and labeled. Sheet Width (in) 29.75 Sheet Height (in) 29.75 Condition Description Large-double sided pocket map, folded into 54 segments and disbound from original stiff paper wraps (present). Somewhat brittle paper has toned in the lower corners and along the edges, with some paper loss in the lower left corner. Small closed tears along the edges of the sheet and at fold intersections. Despite a few defects, the map retains its bright original color and displays quite nicely.

Seller Inventory # 6511

Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Street Number Guide Map of Chicago - A densely instructive pocket map of Chicago from the mid-20th century.
• Publisher: c. 1951
• Publication Date: 1951
• Condition: Very Good