courtland smith
There were various editions and reissues of this map, though the exact history is not known. [...] Landmarks such as Montauk Lighthouse, the beach at Southampton, and the Fire Island Light are shown. [...] Courtland Smith was an architect in Southampton, Long Island, working at that occupation for a remarkable 70 years, until he retired at age 95. [1]
Other decorations include an Art Deco wind figure and compass rose. [2]
Pictorial map of Long Island, from Brooklyn and Queens to the Hamptons and Montauk. [...] In that capacity, he designed buildings around the world, including many in the Hamptons, where his clean, uncluttered style strongly influenced local architectural standards. [...] For many years thereafter he worked at large New York architectural firms, followed by design work for which he traveled worldwide. [...] An intricate border is decorated at the top with underwater scenes; on the sides with famous sites such as Birthplace of John Howard Payne, East Hampton, and Jones Beach; and with historical events, such as the settlement of Brooklyn and building of Brooklyn Bridge. [...] Various versions of both editions of the map exist, with differences in color saturation, tone, density, type of paper, etc., suggesting that it has been variously reprinted. [1]
This is the 1933 original version of the more common 1961 reissue edition of Courtland Smith’s popular map, (see that version here). [2]
Foster is credited on the cartouche as having compiled the historical information. [1]
Smith was born in Southampton and returned to Long Island after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with an architecture degree in 1929. [2]
Sources:
[1] George Glazer Gallery - Antique Maps - A Map of Long Island, Courtland …
[2] George Glazer Gallery - Antique Maps - A Map of Long Island, Courtland …