Long Island Pictorial Wall Map

First Edition, 1933 — A Colourful Celebration of “The Playground of the Rich & Famous”
Size: 1050 mm (W) × 750 mm (H)

Step back to Long Island in the 1930s with this brightly coloured, whimsical pictorial map, a first-edition print from 1933 in a distinctive yellow and orange colour scheme. Long known as the summer playground of New York’s elite, Long Island’s charm is captured here with meticulous artistry and a playful sense of detail.

The map illustrates the island’s best-known landmarks, including the Montauk Lighthouse, the beaches of Southampton, and the historic Fire Island Light. True to the pictorial style, both the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound are brought to life with delightful illustrations — from a leaping striped bass and a majestic swordfish to a spouting whale and the stately Sag Harbor whaling ship.

As described by the David Rumsey Map Collection, this edition combines cartographic accuracy with decorative flourishes, making it as much a work of art as a geographic guide.

📜 Map Highlights

• First Edition, 1933 – Original yellow and orange colour scheme.

• Landmark Illustrations – Montauk Lighthouse, Southampton Beach, Fire Island Light, Sag Harbor whaler.

• Marine Life Depictions – Striped bass, swordfish, and a spouting whale adorn surrounding waters.

• Decorative & Informative – Combines historical accuracy with artistic embellishment.

• Cultural Snapshot – Reflects Long Island’s status as a high-society retreat of the early 20th century.

📐 Specifications

🖌 Premium Material & Display Options

Note: Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed maps, as each is professionally mounted by our framer.

🎯 Perfect For

• Long Island Enthusiasts & Historians – A unique visual record of the island’s early 20th-century allure.

• Collectors of Pictorial Maps – First edition colour scheme adds historic value.

• Coastal & Nautical Décor – Ideal for beach houses, libraries, or nautical-themed spaces.

• Gift Buyers – A meaningful and memorable present for lovers of history, sailing, or vintage art.

🌟 Why Choose This Map

• Authentic 1933 Artwork – Captures the style, colour, and character of the era.

• Decorative & Educational – A talking point that also serves as a historical reference.

• Archival Printing Quality – Ensures colour fidelity and sharpness for decades.

• Made in Australia – Produced to the highest standards of craftsmanship.

The Long Island Pictorial Wall Map is more than a cartographic curiosity — it’s a visual time capsule of one of America’s most storied coastal retreats. Whether you display it as a collector’s treasure or a decorative showpiece, it invites you into an age when Long Island was the playground of the rich and famous, framed by lighthouses, beaches, and sparkling Atlantic waters.