Madison the Capital of Vacationland
Mid-century map of Madison, WI issued by the local Chamber of Commerce.
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Description
This charming map of Madison, Wisconsin promotes the city as ‘The Capital of Vacationland’ and provides a wealth of supporting details to boot. Numerous pictorial vignettes identify recreational activities and points of interest throughout, while fifty different locations are numbered in the primary image and inset map of downtown (lower left).
The right side of the sheet contains a panel with similar information about the opportunities available in the Greater Madison area. The verso provides descriptive text and photographs of Madison at a Glance. “Capital of Wisconsin, Four Lakes City, home of the University of Wisconsin, recreational center, important shopping and manufacturing center, cultural center…this, in part, is Madison.”
Published locally around 1950 by the Madison Chamber of Commerce and Foundation.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1950
Author: Madison Chamber of Commerce
Sheet Width (in): 23.4
Sheet Height (in):
Condition: A-
Condition Description: Creased along originally issued fold lines and a couple of small spots visible in the center left, near the University of Wisconsin. Very good overall.
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