The Map of the Connecticut Company System and Connections
Date1915-1929
MediumLithography; black and red printer's inks on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 15 7/8 x 22 3/8in. (40.3 x 56.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 3/4 x 24in. (45.1 x 61cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 3/4 x 24in. (45.1 x 61cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMap of Connecticut showing the Connecticut Company's system of street railways and other electric lines, including those of the Stamford Division, that ran into New York. Steam railroad lines, steamboat lines, parks, benches and resorts are also included on the map. To the left of the map is a legend that explains the different lines and symbols. On the back cover, there is a map of the Connecticut Company's "Trolley Express" service.
Object number2012.312.197
InscribedRecto of cover, top, printed in black ink: "FACSIMILE"Top, in yellow with black ink surrounding it: "THE / CONNECTICUT COMPANY"
Center, printed in black ink: "MAP / OF / CONNECTICUT / SHOWING / CONNECTICUT COMPANY / SYSTEM / AND / CONNECTIONS"
Bottom, in yellow with black ink surrounding it: "ISSUED BY / TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT / NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT"
Recto of map, top left, printed in black ink: "MAP OF / THE CONNECTICUT COMPANY / SYSTEM / AND CONNECTIONS"
The verso of the cover has several paragraphs, titled "Travel By Trolley," explaining why tourists should visit Connecticut and use the Connecticut Company's system. The back cover contains several paragraphs, titled "Ship By Trolley," accompanied by a map showing the "Trolley Express" service, used in part for shipping.NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals 5 miles
Collections
- Maps and Charts: Finding Your Place in Connecticut History
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Matthews-Northrup Company
1913
Connecticut State Highway Department
1927
