Skip to product information
1 of 7

Old map of Greater Portland, Maine, 1948

SKU:  194462

Old map of Greater Portland, Maine, 1948

Regular price €58,00 EUR
Regular price Sale price €58,00 EUR
Sale Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

The 1948 Greater Portland, Maine Map offers a detailed insight into the urban landscape of Portland and its surrounding communities in the post-World War II era. Covering the entire metropolitan region, including Portland, suburbs, and adjacent towns, the map boasts clear symbols and a user-friendly legend, simplifying identification of streets, landmarks, and points of interest.

Notable features include the meticulous labeling of major streets and highways, aiding navigation by foot or car. Transportation routes, such as bus stops, train stations, and ferry terminals, are clearly marked, facilitating travel planning within the Greater Portland area. An index of landmarks enhances usability, while the depiction of waterways and bridges, including the Fore River and Piscataqua River, adds context to the region's geography.

The map's historical significance lies in its portrayal of Greater Portland's early post-war urban landscape, capturing street layouts, suburban development, and iconic landmarks like the Portland Head Light and Old Port. Insights into evolving transportation networks further enrich its historical context.

Treasured for its vintage appeal, historical insight, and geographical relevance, the 1948 Greater Portland, Maine Map is prized among map enthusiasts, Portland historians, and those interested in urban development. 

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

View full details

Wine maps

Explore the rich history of wine through centuries-old maps. Dive into the heritage, culture, and geography of wine regions with our collection of vintage wine maps.

These meticulously preserved historical treasures offer a window into the evolution of viticulture, showcasing how wine regions have transformed over the centuries.

  • Gastronomic maps

    Dive into a world of culinary exploration with our collection of gastronomic maps – your passport to gastronomic adventures like no other. Discover the intricate art of cheese-making and the exquisite world of gourmet delights through our meticulously curated Cheese Maps and Gastronomic Maps.

  • Empires maps

    Travel through history as you explore the territorial expanse, conquests, and cultural influences of some of the world's most powerful civilizations. Our antique maps bring the epic tales of empires to life, offering a captivating glimpse into the rise and fall of these extraordinary realms. See all empires maps >