The road to Washington
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The road to Washington
The road to Washington. Print showing gameboard for a game The road to Washington with Washington at the top and Grand Central Depot near the bottom with connecting routes through the cities of Philadelphia, Newark, Baltimore, Boston, New Haven, Dover where you lose next turn, Cincinnati, Chicago, Richmond, St. Louis and New Orleans. When a player lands on a city, except Dover, he moves his game piece to a designated city, ex. Baltimore change to Chicago. Three routes lead to Washington, five routes to the Grand Central Depot. Date 1884?, c1884 July 11. The road to Washington. Print showing gameboard for a game The road to Washington with Washington at the top and Grand Central Depot near the bottom with connecting routes through the cities of Philadelphia, Newark, Baltimore, Boston, New Haven, Dover where you lose next turn, Cincinnati, Chicago, Richmond, St. Louis and New Orleans. When a player lands on a city, except Dover, he moves his game piece to a designated city, ex. Baltimore change to Chicago. Three routes lead to Washington, five routes to the Grand Central Depot. Date 1884?, c1884 July 11
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This print showcases the intricate gameboard for the classic board game, "The Road to Washington," produced around 1884, with an estimated date of July 11. The game's primary objective was to reach either Washington or the Grand Central Depot, each located at opposite ends of the board. Washington, depicted at the top, represents the ultimate destination for some players, while others may opt for the Grand Central Depot, positioned near the bottom. The gameboard is adorned with various cities connected by routes, allowing players to move their game pieces accordingly. Philadelphia, Newark, Baltimore, Boston, New Haven, Cincinnati, Chicago, Richmond, St. Louis, and New Orleans are among the cities featured. When a player lands on a city, except for Dover, they can move their game piece to the designated city, such as Baltimore changing to Chicago. Three distinct routes lead to Washington, providing players with multiple strategies to reach their goal. Conversely, five routes connect to the Grand Central Depot, offering more options for those aiming for that destination. The intricate design and historical significance of this gameboard make it an enticing piece of Americana, offering a glimpse into the past and the popular pastime of board games.
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