Historic Railroad Map of Massachusetts - 1850

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Description

Map of the Old Colony Railroad with its branches and connecting roads, prepared under the direction of the Committee of Investigation, January 1850, S. Dwight Eaton, Engr.

The Old Colony Railroad was a popular standard-gauge railway running throughout the greater Boston area from the mid-1840's until the mid-1890's. The Old Colony name referred to the original Plymouth Colony that had been established there back in 1620. The railroad operated several steamboat lines to connect its network, and erected the lovely Samoset Hotel in the town of Plymouth to accommodate travelers. After leasing the South Shore Railroad in 1849, the Old Colony was able to extend its length and increase its popularity enough to warrant an additional track from Boston to South Braintree. By the time the Old Colony Railroad was leased to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad in 1893 it had acquired or built nearly 617 miles of track.

This map of eastern Massachusetts published in 1850, covers the area from Boston to Wood’s Hole and west to Providence, Rhode Island. It shows cities and towns of Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties. Railroads are labeled with mileage indicated between stations.

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Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
Printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
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A canvas giclee print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.

Premium 19 mil canvas material.
Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
USA sourced solid maple wood.
High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.

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Premium 19 mil canvas material.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.

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