Maps of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (MSS-0128)

The collection consists of two maps of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The first is a large map published in 1896 by C.A. Pabodie & Son. It shows streets, railroads, landmarks, and the division of counties and towns. The second, a smaller pictorial map published in 1936 by Port Press, Inc., designed by Philips D. Booth, engraved by Advertisers Engraving Co. and edited by Howard M. Chapin, shows historic and present-day (1936) points of interest, as well as major roads and railroads.