Description:

Offered here is an original 1959 New York City Rapid Transit Map, issued by Seamen’s Bank for Savings, featuring both subway lines and auto route guidance across New York City. This is a fantastic piece of mid-century urban ephemera that captures the layout of NYC transportation during a transformative era.

This map highlights the city’s rapid transit system just over a decade after the unification of the subway lines, along with major автомобиль routes—making it both a practical guide for its time and a fascinating historical document today. Promotional maps like this were commonly distributed by financial institutions such as Seamen’s Bank, adding an extra layer of collectible interest.

Details:

• Date: 1959

• Issuer: Seamen’s Bank for Savings, NYC

• Coverage: New York City subway system + auto routes

• Format: Fold-out map (exact dimensions vary; please confirm if needed)

• Printed in color

Condition:

Vintage condition consistent with age. May show fold lines, edge wear, light toning, and possible minor tears or handling wear (see photos for exact condition). Overall displays well and remains highly collectible.

Why This Is Special:

• Authentic 1950s NYC transit map

• Combines subway and automobile navigation—great crossover appeal

• Bank-issued promotional item (scarcer than standard transit maps)

• Excellent for collectors of NYC history, transportation memorabilia, or vintage advertising

Perfect For:

• Collectors of New York City ephemera

• Transit and subway enthusiasts

• Vintage map collectors

• Interior décor (framing/display)

• Historical research or teaching aids

A wonderful snapshot of New York City as it existed in the late 1950s—before major expansions and changes to the transit system. Don’t miss the chance to own a genuine piece of NYC history.

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Shipping & Handling:

Shipped securely to preserve condition. Will be carefully packed flat or rolled depending on size and buyer preference.

Feel free to reach out with any questions!