Watertown New York – Gateway To The Thousand Islands And Northeastern Ontario Canada, city/area travel brochure. Full color, 3 x 2 panels on each side, double sided, 9″ x 4″ folded up. Other contents as shown.
Fabulous graphics & illustrations adorn this vintage 1949 travel brochure/events calendar published by the New York Convention & Visitors Bureau. Lists events in NYC in March through May. This piece is one of many keepsakes from the Chebeague Island, Maine class of ’49 senior trip to NYC and Washington, DC. Colors are still vibrant, having been stored for decades in a secure box in a dry attic. A fabulous collectible…be sure to look at the distinctive graphics!!
Catalog entry: 1964 New York World’s Fair Chemical Bank NYC Transit Map Guide Brochure. This original brochure, published by Chemical Bank in 1964, served as a guide to the New York World’s Fair and New York City. It contains a detailed transit map of the city, delineating subway lines and points of interest. The guide suggests routes for visiting notable city landmarks, including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square. It also offers advice on cost-effective methods of transportation within the city. The artifact exhibits minor wear consistent with age. All pages are intact and the binding is secure. It is of potential interest to researchers studying the 1964 World’s Fair and mid-20th-century urban transportation.
The printed side displays an illustration of a four-man relay race team, with each runner representing a different religious and ethnic background. The headline reads: To Win – we need ‘em all! There are no major tears or noticeable soiling.
You will find that heavy cardstock holds ink cleanly, giving text and images a crisp, defined look.
The cover design and tour information match NBC’s 1936 promotional material. Original 1936 NBC Radio City Studio Tour brochure from Rockefeller Center, New York City. Original 1936 brochure. Art Deco design.
The interior spread reveals a substantial biographical and historical pamphlet dedicated to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and commanding general of the Union Army. The item is in good condition with no significant creases, tears, or discoloration visible.
What stands out about this piece is how the Wide World Maps and MORE! name guides the eye across the
What stands out about this item is the MontBlanc mark, which ties everything together with understated charm.
