Map of Long Island and the Long Island Railroad and its leased lines – Antique Wall Map
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A window into the past: Map of Long Island and the Long Island Railroad and its leased lines, preserved in this antique map. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Map of Long Island and the Long Island Railroad and its leased lines
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This 1882 map presents all of Long Island as a single landscape, with the Long Island Railroad and the lines it had leased from other companies traced across the island's towns and farmland. The railroad had opened its first line between Brooklyn and Jamaica in 1836, and by the 1880s its network was central to how the island's communities reached New York City for passengers, produce, and freight. Bird's eye view maps like this one were popular in the late 1800s because they combined the accuracy of a map with the appeal of a scenic illustration, and they were often sold to travelers and local businesses. Look closely at how the rail lines fan out toward the shore and the city, which shows how the railroad shaped settlement on the island.
| Created / published | 1882 |
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| Original scan | 6,568 × 2,576 px · prints to 22 × 9 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | NY Long Island Railroad 1882 |
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