I previously posted about a couple of maps that were issued in conjunction with the Connecticut Tercentenary in 1935, you can check the maps out here:
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1935 Connecticut Tercentenary - Ephemera IIII'm back with another map, this time one from the Rhode Island Tercentenary Commission; the State-level Tercentenary commemoration planner/coordinator. The 1936 commemorative half dollar that collectors are familiar with was sponsored by the localized Providence Tercentenary Committee (per its authorizing legislation).
the map is printed onheavy-weight tan stock (at least 28 lb - standard weight is 20 lb.). Unfolded, the map measures 19" x 32"; it folds down to a size of 4" x 9.5". The front side of the map is printed in one color (brown), while its back side makes use of multi-color printing for its road map of modern (circa 1936) Rhode Island; the road map is bordered at its top and bottom by half-tone images of various scenes of things to see and do from across the state (e.g., RI's beaches, fishing, camping, the state airport and more).
The front side of the map devotes its left half to a "Historical Map" map of Rhode Island with 41 historic sites illustrated and briefly chronicled by accompanying descriptions (at left edge); the right half presents modern Rhode Island close-up maps/roadway details. The historical map is in the same style as the maps seen in
Rhode Island Boundaries, 1636-1936, a book published by the Rhode Island Tercentenary Commission in 1936.
The front panel of the folded map presents a symbolic portrait of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island above the Rhode Island State House (i.e., capitol).
(Note: No verified contemporary drawings/paintings of Williams exist).Rhode Island Tercentenary Historical Map[ - Front Panel
Though issued to commemorate Rhode Island's 300th anniversary at approximately the same time as the commemorative coin, the map does not mention/promote the Providence, RI Tercentenary half dollar within any of its panels. I attribute this to the fact that the map was a State-level project spearheaded by the Rhode Island Department of Public Works in conjunction with the Rhode Island Tercentenary Commission vs. a Providence-specific initiative.
For the record, I have no special affinity for maps. though I do enjoy the glimpse into history that they can provide. The maps in my collection are there as adjuncts to my coins to help tell a more complete story of their issue environment.1936 Providence, RI Tercentenary Half Dollar
For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more Rhode Island Tercentenary half dollar stories, see:
Commems Collection.
I LOVE Them, They Too are a Great Vision, of Days Gone Bye..... Your Historical and Highway Map, 
Thanks....
Posted 09/10/2023 09:46 am
