08/04/2006 - Maps (Part 1)

The following is a poorly constructed map outlining most of the events that happen within New York City during the story. It is poorly constructed on my behalf using Photoshop. The actual map at the New York Public Library’s Map Division department is a lot better. The detail that went into the maps was quite amazing. As you’ll see in future posts the maps actually identify businesses by labeling specific buildings. I’ve opted to omit labeling Key and Rose’s brief introduction to mob rules and search for Delmonico’s because of simple space constraints. However, if one wonders where they might find their adventure on this map it would be in plates forty-nine and fifty. Also, due to limited space, Sterrett’s journey home to 27th Street from his hotel near Childs’ is left out. He would, presumably follow the same route as Peter and Dean, however continuing along Broadway till he reached his destination somewhere between plates fifty-five and fifty-six.

The map is color coordinated to show specific events. For instance, Peter and Dean’s cab ride is in black and is labeled as so. As I stated earlier, in future posts today I will show the specific plates that illustrate May Day’s narrative.

Atlas of the Borough of Manhattan, City of New York. Map. New York: Bromley. 1916.