Vintage document - old map of Marseille public hydraulic works 1930s-40s

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Description

This archival document, visible in the photo, is an old map, visually dated from the 1930s-40s, relating to hydraulic public works in Marseille. The medium is a translucent sheet with a yellowish appearance, typical of the technical papers used for engineering plans from the early 20th century. The drawings, made in black and red ink, detail networks and infrastructure with great precision, including handwritten annotations and highlighted areas (red and yellow ink).

The visible part of the map shows architectural and technical indications: pipe layouts, buildings, detailed legends, and a table of handwritten observations. Several French mentions are legible, such as "Occupation," "Construction data," and "Scale 1/100." These elements confirm the professional use of the document, likely intended for a design office or a public works engineer.

The condition of the paper shows a patina marked by time, with frayed edges and some tears, mainly on the upper left part. The texture of the medium suggests thick paper, possibly tracing paper or vellum, offering transparency that facilitates the superposition of technical plans.

The map includes clear landmarks, network lines, and colored blocks for points of interest (buildings or hydraulic structures). The handwritten annotations in red detail observations or technical instructions, making this document valuable for the study of Marseille's urban heritage and interwar hydraulic infrastructure.

Condition

This document is used and sold as is. Presence of wear marks, weakened edges, and visible tears, without altering the legibility of the main drawings.

Did you know? Technical plans on tracing paper were widely used until the 1950s for the design and duplication of engineering projects. Their transparency allowed for the superposition of different layers of information (networks, structures, topography), a major asset before the advent of CAD.

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