“Everywhere in Connecticut, the long past adds to the charm of today…Here you may not only enjoy vacation pleasures to the full, but delight also in the hundreds of historic landmarks on every hand.” – Text, lower right. This lovely pictorial map of Connecticut presents an engaging mix of the old and the new. Captioned vignettes highlight important historic events and places, such as the birthplace of John Brown, Putnam’s Leap, and the first Dutch settlement near Hartford. Several maritime actions are depicted along the Long Island Sound. A detailed legend reflects the complementary emphasis on modern amenities; primarily transportation options (highways, railroads, airfields) and recreational facilities (golf courses, state parks, yacht clubs, etc.). The map was compiled and drawn by John F. Butler. Published in 1935 by the Southern New England Telephone Company, with support from the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, civic and corporate ‘synergy’ during the Great Depression. Photographs and text on the verso offer further reasons to make a special trip to Connecticut during its 300th anniversary celebrations.
