The Main Line. A Historical Map of Ye Outlying Regions . . .

A pictorial map depicting the geography, history and landmarks of the Main Line, the informal name for a group of western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The area takes its name from the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, constructed in the 19th century, which extended from the eastern city limits to Paoli.
The map portrays the towns that strictly speaking comprise the Main Line as well as neighboring ones. Geographic information includes the rail line, counties, towns, major roads and landmarks. The major river of the area, the Schuylkill, is shown, along with some smaller streams. The rich history of the region, especially related to the Colonial era and the Revolutionary War, is indicated in numerous illustrations and captions, showing locations of important events and brief biographies of historical figures.
General information is also included, such as the location of a Swedish community and the route that 19th century travelers heading to the western territories would take. There are whimsical pictures such as one captioned, “The Ghost of Anthony Wayne still rides here on stormy nights.” The cartouche is flanked by a pair of Native Americans from the Lenape tribe on one side and George Washington on the other. The compass indicator is created from the intersection of an arrow and a tomahawk with a rifle and a sword. Detailed drawings of historic buildings and historical personages form a border around the map.

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