The Niagara Belt Line. Around the Falls and Through the Famous Gorge
$125.00
“A ride unequaled by any scenic tour in the world” [verso]
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Description
This sweeping panorama covers an approximately 30-mile swathe of the Niagara River between Buffalo and Lewiston, New York. The image is oriented with east at the top of the page so as to maximize the perspective afforded to the route of the Niagara Gorge Railroad.
The trolley line is shown snaking around either side of the famous falls and along the water level of the gorge, stopping by numerous labeled points of interest, scenic vistas, and industrial marvels along its way. The route was initially established in 1895 and remained in operation until a landslide destroyed parts of the line in 1935. Today, much of it has been repurposed into the popular Niagara Gorge hiking trail.
The illustration was originally drawn by Hiram Harold Green, whose signature can be seen in the lower left, and copywritten by the Gies Company of Buffalo in 1917. A printer’s code on the verso indicates this example was printed in January of 1922.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1922
Author: H.H. Green
Sheet Width (in): 31.6
Sheet Height (in): 8.25
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Eight panel brochure that unfolds to a large panorama of the Niagara Belt Line. Light creasing and wear along fold lines and some moderate wear and soiling along the outer edges of the sheet. Pinholes in the upper corners and soiling on the verso that does not affect the image. Good condition overall.
$125.00
1 in stock