Maps of the United States of America PORTFOLIO Gallery

Old Map of New York United States of America 1851 by John Tallis

This is a most attractive yet detailed plan 1851 by John Tallis of New York and districts of Jersey, Panovia, Hoboken, Brooklyn and Williamsburgh in the U.S.A. The numerous, identified ferries are flourishing with increasing traffic across the Hudson and East River, the great bridges have not yet arrived. Many individual docking ports and Packets are named. The plan of New York has been beautifully finished with six illustrations. To the top of the plan a view towards Brooklyn with sailing boats and steamers. To the top right City Hall and the Custom House. At the bottom a panoramic view across to New York from Williamsburg and a view of the Narrows from Fort Hamilton. There is New York Steamer to the top left