Rare Hand-Colored Plan of Park Avenue in Murray Hill from 1871

Description

From the 1871 First Annual Report of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Public Parks

A remarkable piece of New York City history, this original 1871 image details the inaugural work of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Public Parks. Of special significance is the inclusion of a hand-colored plan depicting the visionary design for six landscaped parks along Park Avenue, spanning from 34th Street to 40th Street.

This plan represents one of the earliest urban planning efforts to beautify and organize public space in midtown Manhattan. It’s a rare artifact that captures the ambitious civic ideals of the era—and a must-have for collectors of NYC history, urban planning, or vintage cartography.

📘 Condition: Original 1871 print, overall very good condition for age
🖼️ Included: Fold-out color plan of Park Avenue parks in 24 inch. by 12 inch. gold-colored frame

 This item would be a valuable addition to a private collection, historical archive, or museum.