NORTH PART OF HEMPSTEAD, QUEENS CO. L.I.

F. W. Beers

North Part of Hempstead, Queens Co. L.I.

Hand colored engraving. 1873.
Image size 13 5/8 x 30 1/2" (34.6 x 77.6 cm).
Good condition, save some minor discoloration. LOCATION: New York City

Inventory Number: 48379
Price: $185.00
Publisher : Published by Beers, Comstock & Cline, New York. A detailed and nicely colored map from "Atlas of Long Island, New York. From recent and actual surveys and records." Many land owners names are given. A large view of what is now the country's largest township, settled circa 1644 after a treaty was struck between British colonists and the Indians in 1643. The village of Garden City is shown in the upper center portion of the image, colored pinkish red. Could be paired with item #32269. Maps