{"product_id":"1939-collier-s-map-of-philadelphia-framed-city-map-in-antique-wood-frame","title":"Vintage 1939 Philadelphia City Map | Framed","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA detailed portrait of Philadelphia before the city entered the postwar era.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the \u003cem\u003eCities and Towns of the World\u003c\/em\u003e series, this vintage map documents central Philadelphia through an intricate network of streets, wards, neighborhoods, and major thoroughfares. The dense cartography captures the complexity of one of America’s oldest cities at a fascinating point in its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created as a reference rather than decoration, the map rewards a closer look. Tightly organized blocks radiate from the city center toward surrounding neighborhoods, while the Delaware River and transportation corridors help tell the story of Philadelphia as an important center of commerce, industry, and urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original paper has been given new presence through a wide neutral mat and substantial antique wood frame. The warm, timeworn wood provides a beautiful contrast to the precise linework of the map, creating a piece that feels architectural, collected, and rich with history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful in a library, office, study, or gallery wall—and particularly meaningful for anyone with a connection to Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage map of \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 26\" W × 34\" H overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eCities and Towns of the World\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted credit: \u003cstrong\u003e“© By The Map Store, Phila.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset lithograph on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed central Philadelphia street and ward layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide neutral mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique wood frame with stepped molding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame appears to be an older or repurposed piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 1930s, Philadelphia was already a densely developed American city shaped by centuries of growth, industry, transportation, and commerce. Maps such as this were produced as practical reference materials, documenting the organization and infrastructure of cities rather than serving primarily as decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed today, the map offers a fascinating record of Philadelphia before the sweeping changes of the postwar decades, preserving a snapshot of the city's streets and urban fabric in \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is in stable vintage condition with light age-related toning consistent with paper of this period. No major losses to the printed image have been observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antique wood frame shows visible age and character, including surface patina, wear, and small edge separations. It has been left as found, with no restoration or reframing performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an authentic vintage piece presented in an antique frame. Wear, patina, age-related toning, small separations, and other imperfections are expected and are part of the history and character of the piece. Please review photographs closely for current condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStyling Notes\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang above a desk or library table where the intricate details can be viewed up close, or use it as an anchor within a gallery wall of vintage maps, architectural drawings, and collected art. The aged wood frame pairs particularly well with leather, antique brass, dark wood, and shelves of well-loved books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125993852998,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3596\/1926\/files\/Vintage1939PhiladelphiaCityMap_Framed.png?v=1786480010","url":"https:\/\/runnerduckltd.com\/products\/1939-collier-s-map-of-philadelphia-framed-city-map-in-antique-wood-frame","provider":"Runner Duck Ltd ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}