Gulf Refining Co. 1933 Official Road Map Through Roads to the World’s Fair
$60.00
All roads lead to the 1933 Century of Progress in Chicago!
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Description
“Just as Gulf Highway Lighthouses guide you safely along the route, so Gulf Products make your trip a pleasant, carefree one. Maps, touring information, road conditions, etc., – all yours for the asking!” – Text, lower right.
This informative road map was published in 1933 to guide motorists across the United States to the World’s Fair hosted that year in Chicago. Gulf Oil had a significant exhibit at the event (known popularly as the Century of Progress) and was encouraged to promote its presence while advertising its services along the way. The verso presents a view of the Gulf Exhibit (which included the World’s Largest Auto Cylinder), images of said services, and a plan of the fairgrounds along Lake Michigan. Text encourages the reader to ‘SAVE THIS MAP – YOU WILL NEED IT FOR YOUR TRIP HOME.’
Map Details
Publication Date: 1933
Author: H.M Gousha Company
Sheet Width (in): 23.25
Sheet Height (in): 17.75
Condition: B
Condition Description: Double-sided brochure with a few small chips in the margins and wrinkling/creasing along old folds. Scattered, though light, dampstaining effects much of the image, with the darkest concentration visible in the lower left. Fair to good condition overall.
$60.00
1 in stock