Map of Queens, New York

New York: Hagstrom Company, 1961. pamphlet. Map. Lithograph. Pamphlet measures 8 3/4" x 4 1/4". Map measures 31" x 44" Fantastic mid century folding map of Queens, New York. Pamphlet includes a 44 page street and postal index to the map. The map shows a House Number and Transit Guide, with an inset showing Postal Zone Map of the borough, and another inset depicting Greater New York. The map shows main auto routes, bus lines, railroads, and ferry routes. Street names, parks, cemeteries, beaches, and neighborhoods are labeled. The newly constructed BQE is indicated, set to open in 1963; New York International Airport, renamed JFK in 1963, is also highlighted (truncated) with a detailed site plan. A fascinating depiction of New York City's largest borough, following decades of Robert Moses' influence on the city's urban development. Andrew Hagstrom founded Hagstrom Company in 1916, engaging in publishing and sale of regional, street, and road maps. (Inventory #: 316530)