New London Tercentenary Map, 1946
Beautifully restored. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
Archival print promise
- Museum-quality paper: rich color, fine detail, and a premium feel.
- Hand restored reproduction: repaired and improved for modern walls.
- Packed for safe delivery: unframed prints ship in sturdy tubes; framed prints ship in padded boxes.
This vintage map of New London, Connecticut was created in 1946 as the Tercentenary Map of New London and Vicinity. This restored edition brings the historic New London map to life while preserving the original linework and its hand-drawn shorelines, sailing ships, villages, rivers, and pictorial vignettes along Long Island Sound.
About This Historic Map
Drawn as a detailed pictorial map, this piece presents New London and its surrounding coast as it looked when the region celebrated three centuries of history, honoring its Bold Indians, Heroic Pilgrims, Hardy Whalers, Staunch Seamen, and Famous Ships. Charming illustrations of colonial figures, deer, ships, and sea creatures are scattered across the view, tracing the coastline from the Sound out to the open Atlantic Ocean.
Notable landmarks shown on the map include New London, Groton, Mystic, Old Mystic, Old Lyme, Chesterfield, Gales Ferry, Center Groton, Pawcatuck, the Thames River, Fishers Island, Long Island Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean, along with many of the historic villages and shorelines that shaped life around New London.
For anyone with roots along this stretch of the Connecticut coast, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the whaling ships, quiet harbors, and small coastal villages from New London to Mystic, and the memories that keep families connected to this seafaring corner of New England.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1946 New London map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity. It makes a meaningful addition to a home, office, library, den, or local history collection.
The Details
About This Print
🌲 Gallery-Quality Materials: Archival matte paper and optional solid, sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame.
✨ Shatterproof Protection: Crystal-clear Acrylite shield blocks glare and resists damage.
🛠️ Ready to Hang: Arrives at your door fully assembled and ready for the wall.
📦 Fast & Safe Shipping: Securely packaged to ensure flawless delivery.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The Unframed Print
Carefully restored from the original artwork and reproduced using gallery-quality, fade-resistant inks. Printed on heavyweight, museum-grade archival paper, this is the ideal choice if you prefer to use your own custom frame. KNOWOL reproductions are beautifully restored works of art.
The Framed Upgrade
Crafted from solid Ayous wood sourced from renewable forests, a sustainable, exotic timber that is lightweight and incredibly warp-resistant. Featuring a sleek 0.75″ profile in your choice of finish. Protected by premium Acrylite. Unlike cheap, heavy glass, our Acrylite is shatterproof, exceptionally clear, and lightweight, ensuring your vintage map is protected for decades to come. All framing components are ethically sourced from Japan and the US. Framed prints arrive fully assembled with hanging hardware included. No frame shop, no assembly, no second trips.
Shipping & Delivery
Free U.S. Shipping: All orders ship 100% free within the United States.
Unframed Prints: Carefully rolled and shipped in a heavy-duty, crush-resistant mailing tube.
Framed Prints: Shipped in custom-built protective packaging engineered specifically to keep the frame corners and Acrylite cover in flawless condition during transit.
Turnaround Time: Most orders ship within 3–5 business days and arrive at your door within 7–10 business.
Returns & Quality Guarantee
Because every piece is custom-printed and framed to order exactly to your specifications, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges for a change of mind or sizing issues. However, we stand 100% behind our craftsmanship. If your art arrives damaged in transit or has a visible defect, email us a photo within 30 days and we will immediately expedite a flawless replacement. Quality guaranteed: the KNOWOL standard.