1889 Wall Map of the City & County of San Francisco by Holt & Costello

64" x 54" Wall map , Printed Paper on original linen backing. A fully original wall map with original rails. some stabilization of reverse, minor splits repaired.

An Amazing and unknown example of JC Henkenius masterful work for Holt & Costello in 1889. Original colored field of tan with black street grid as proposed , highlighted by a blue/green sectionalization. Shows existing & past roads, racetracks, trails and buildings that may still exist today . Shows all the maritime details of Shipping vendors & their Piers on the San Francisco waterfront for the late 19th century. Early landfill, original shoreline , proposed fill areas and a legend explaining locations for enumerated facilities around town like Hospitals, Hotels, Schools & Civic buildings . Insert Vignette of the new City Hall in the civic center . More photos upon request, this is a superlative offering not to be missed.