This masterfully illustrated map by Earnest Dudley Chase shows a very detailed pictorial map of Boston (Massachusetts) in 1947. You won't really find a more detailed or interesting map of Boston (Massachusetts).
The map is oriented with Charles River to the top and top left of the map, and Atlantic Ave and the waterfront to the right, showing most of central and downtown Boston.
This map focuses on Boston as the 'birthplace of the telephone' by Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson. There are dozens of phone-related illustrations around the map.
Ernest Dudley Chase, who would eventually become one of the most prolific and popular pictorial map makers, originally started his careers as a graphic artist. He didn't start making maps until fairly late in his life, but as you can see, he had a real passion for creating humorous, interesting and incredibly detailed maps. He mostly focused on the US, though he also made a few world maps, and even a few maps made of postage stamps!
This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 24x36in (61x91.5cm), 30x40in (76x101.5cm), 37x50in (94x127cm), 45x60in (114x152.5cm) and 52x70in (132x178cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 90in (229cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45.5x61cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, another option would be this amazing map of Boston (Massachusetts) by John Tallis & Co and John Rapkin in 1851.
Some of the locations, landmarks or interesting features on this map include: Beacon Hill, West End, North End, Charles Street, Tremont Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Common, Boston Public Gardens and Boston Garden.
Please contact me to check if something specific is shown on this map or not.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Boston (Massachusetts) or someone interested in one of the most storied, historic cities in the US.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.