Map of Zurich - Swiss Bank - 1939

This advertising poster is a pictorial and tourist map of Zurich, commissioned by the "Schweizerische Bankgesellschaft" (Swiss Bank Society) / "Union of Swiss Banks". The map is richly illustrated, representing in perspective the emblematic buildings, streets, bridges, Lake Zurich and the Limmat River. The illustration highlights many of the city's points of interest, such as churches (Grossmünster, Fraumünster, Predigerkirche), the Techn. Hochschule (ETH), the Universität, the Rathaus (Town Hall), as well as recreational places such as the Zoo/Zoological Garden, the Grand-Hôtel Dolder and the golf course (Golf-Platz). We also see a Swiss Air plane flying over the city and illustrations of animals (giraffe, elephant, flamingo) probably representing the zoo. The legend at the top left indicates the issuing bank. The illustrations are charming and detailed, giving a glimpse of the city at that time. The map measures 40 cm by 40 cm.

Condition :

Very good condition Please note, my maps are old and are not always in perfect condition!

List of main places represented:

Zurich, Limmat, Lake Zurich, Grossmünster, Fraumünster, Rathaus, Lindenhof, St. Peter, Kunsthaus, National Museum, Techn. Hochschule, Universität, Zoo Garten, Grand-Hotel Dolder