{"product_id":"vintage-subway-map-new-york-1950s","title":"Vintage Subway prints - New York City (1950s) Giclée Art Print","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eNavigate the rich history of the Big Apple with this spectacular \u003cstrong\u003evintage subway print\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1954 New York City. Originally issued as a handy promotional pocket guide by the historic Union Dime Savings Bank, this beautifully preserved transit map captures NYC at a fascinating moment of post-war growth and transformation, making it an absolute must-have for cartography lovers, urban history buffs, and design enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe map layout is a wonderful example of mid-century graphic design and functional data mapping. It color-codes the city's complex subterranean arteries into distinct historic routes: the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003eIND Division\u003c\/b\u003e in bold orange, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"221\"\u003eBMT Division\u003c\/b\u003e in deep brown, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"253\"\u003eIRT Division\u003c\/b\u003e in dark blue, and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"288\"\u003e6th Ave. Line\u003c\/b\u003e highlighted in a bright red. Spanning across Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, the chart is surrounded by charming retro elements, including a traditional compass rose, a miniature sketch of the Statue of Liberty in the harbor, and distinct bank branch markers pointing locals toward \"Bank by Mail\" locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe History: A Mid-Century Commuter's Companion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn the 1950s, before the unified design systems of Massimo Vignelli or the MTA took over, private banks frequently published subway maps as clever marketing giveaways. This particular 1954 edition proudly spotlights the Union Dime Savings Bank's main office at Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) and 40th Street, directly alongside their Murray Hill branch at 261 Madison Avenue. At the top right, a wonderful \"Legend\" panel offers nostalgic passenger advice from the Transit Authority: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"488\"\u003e\"Help keep the subways clean... Please try to shop between 10 and 4. When in doubt, ask any employee. Always be courteous.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyling Your Space\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis vibrant, graphically striking piece of mid-century Americana injects an instant urban, industrial-chic energy into your decor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Home Office or Studio:\u003c\/b\u003e A fantastic, intellectually engaging backdrop that sparks immediate curiosity and adds creative, historical depth to professional work environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLiving Rooms \u0026amp; Entryways:\u003c\/b\u003e The warm terracotta border, rich blues, and orange lines look fantastic when paired with mid-century modern furniture, exposed brick walls, or leather accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Spaces \u0026amp; Lofts:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for cafes, bars, or urban apartment layouts looking to capture an authentic, classic New York vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Giclée:\u003c\/b\u003e We use state-of-the-art archival pigment inks to flawlessly preserve the deep, mid-century color blocks, fine subway route typography, and vintage bank advertising text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchival Fine Art Paper:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on premium 200gsm heavy-weight, acid-free matte paper, creating a smooth, glare-free finish that emphasizes the layout's structural lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchival Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e Carefully calibrated to preserve the authentic antique paper tone, original printing folds, and historical library catalog markings along the outer edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRead more: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/blogs\/the-trumpet-shop-blog\/vintage-pictorial-maps-interior-decor\" title=\"Why Vintage Pictorial Maps Are the Ultimate Conversation Piece\"\u003eWhy Vintage Pictorial Maps Are the Ultimate Conversation Piece\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:699\"\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:699\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Discover more city maps vintage prints\" href=\"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/collections\/city-maps-vintage-prints\"\u003eCity maps vintage prints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:699\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Discover more vintage prints of New York\" href=\"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/collections\/new-york-vintage-prints\"\u003eNew York vintage prints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","offers":[{"title":"11\" x 14\" print","offer_id":42755213262901,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 16\" print","offer_id":42755213328437,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" x 24\" print","offer_id":42755213393973,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2726\/8368\/files\/vintage-subway-map-new-york-1950s-main-image.jpg?v=1783668882","url":"https:\/\/thetrumpetshopvintageprints.com\/en-us\/products\/vintage-subway-map-new-york-1950s","provider":"The Trumpet Shop Vintage Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}