COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Blum, George W.
Date:
1896
Short Title:
Map of the Golden Gate Park.
Publisher:
Geo. W. Blum
Publisher Location:
San Francisco
Type:
Book Map
Obj Height cm:
12
Obj Width cm:
66
Scale 1:
9,600
Note:
Bike paths shown in red. The map has been updated in pencil, labeling "Chain of Lakes" and adding a new lake. A cross has also been added near Lake Stow.
Reference:
P11340.
State/Province:
California
City:
San Francisco (Calif.)
Region:
Golden Gate Park
Subject:
Bicycle
Full Title:
Map of the Golden Gate Park, the Avenue and Buena Vista Park. 1895.
List No:
1592.001
Series No:
4
Publication Author:
Blum, George W.
Pub Date:
1896
Pub Title:
The Cyclers' Guide and Road Book of California Containing Map of California in relief with principal Roads, Seven Sectional Maps showing all available Roads for Cyclers from Chico to San Diego, and a Map of Golden Gate Park. 1896. Price, One Dollar. Compiled and Published by Geo. W. Blum, 330 Pine St., S.F. Edward Denny & Co., Agents. (on verso) Copyrighted 1895 By Geo. W. Blum, San Francisco, Cal.
Pub Reference:
P11340.
Pub Note:
Early bicycle guide. Phillips dates this as (1895). The large folding map titled "Map of California Roads For Cyclers" shows the state in relief, and is very attractive (usually missing in most copies). Bound with blue cloth covers with "The Cycler's Guide and Road Book" in gold on cover.
Pub List No:
1592.000
Pub Type:
Guide Book
Pub Maps:
8
Pub Height cm:
19
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
1592001
Authors:
Blum, George W.
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
Link To Source
Map of the Golden Gate Park.
