1892 Scientific American Map and View of New York City
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Description: Offered here is a rare edition of Scientific American Magazine issued to praise the great engineering projects of New York City. The front cover features a map of New York City’s elevated train line – the precursor to the modern subway system, a View of Manhattan showing several important stations and bridges, and a close up of the 155th Street Viaduct, and of Union Station. Includes the full 10 page magazine.
Date: November 19, 1892 (dated)
Source: "Scientific American: A Weekly Jounral of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanica, Chemistry, and Manufactures." New York, November 19, 1892.
References: None found.
Cartographer: Scientific American is a popular science magazine first published in 1845. It is the oldest continually running publication in the United States. Scientific American was originally conceived by Rufus Porter as a journal of American scientific achievement for the layman. It focused heavily on the documents of the U.S. Patent office but quickly widened its scope to includes a variety of scientific areas. Scientific American is still published today and its mission remains the same. Click here for a list of rare maps from Scientific American.
Size: Printed area measures 10 x 15 inches (25.4 x 38.1 centimeters)
Condition: Very good condition. Includes entire November 19, 1892 Issue.
Code: NewYork-scientific-1892 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)
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