Contributed by Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education
Description
The growth of commuter suburbs and increased ridership of light rail was encouraged by company built terminal station attractions at Riverton Park and Cape Cottage in Cape Elizabeth. This 1909 transportation map presents a dramatic bird's eye view of the greater Portland metropolitan region served by a convenient inter-urban trolley system linking Brunswick, Lewiston, Old Orchard and other destinations. This colorful map exemplifies the artistry which commercial printing had achieved at the turn of the 20th century.
About This Item
- Title: Birds eye view showing Portland Railroad System and connecting lines, 1909
- Creator: Walker Lith. & Pub. Co.
- Creation Date: 1909
- Subject Date: 1909
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Locations:
- Saco, York County, ME
- Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Casco Bay, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Old Orchard Beach, York County, ME
- South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Lithograph
- Dimensions: 69 cm x 52 cm
- Local Code: 47591 (OS-1909-17)
- Collection: Osher Sheet Map Collection
- Object Type: Image
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Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic EducationUniversity of Southern Maine, Glickman Library, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04014
(207) 780-4850
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