Limited-edition commemorative posters that capture the heart of a community — featuring today’s local businesses, landmarks, and stories. Fun. Collectible. Exclusive.
Hand-crafted pictorial maps in the classic 1980s Ranlee style — bright, charming, and packed with personality.
Between 1979 and 1989, Ranlee Publishing created some of the most beloved community posters in America. Based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, the company produced brightly illustrated “Our Town” maps that mixed local businesses, landmarks, and neighborhood history into one collectible piece of wall art.
These weren’t ordinary maps. They were advertisements that felt like celebrations — pizza joints, salons, schools, and corner stores rendered with charm and color. Businesses paid for a spot; residents and visitors hung them on walls for years.
In 2023, the Ranlee name and legacy were brought under new ownership in Wyoming. The vision is simple and powerful: revive the original spirit for a new generation of local businesses while adding modern exclusivity and digital reach through MyTownA2Z.com.
In an age of fleeting digital ads, a physical, limited-edition poster still stops people in their tracks.
These are the original limited-edition “Our Town” commemorative posters produced by Ranlee Publishing in the 1980s. Each one is a vibrant, hand-illustrated snapshot of a community at a moment in time — packed with local businesses, landmarks, and personality.
The original Ranlee pictorial map. Bright, detailed, and packed with local businesses that defined the town.
Classic coastal Ranlee style with hotels, restaurants, and beach energy.
Another strong Florida example full of local character.
Surf City captured in full color with the pier, beach, and local businesses.
The legendary boulevard, studios, and landmarks — including Mann’s Chinese Theatre.
Pacific Coast Highway, beaches, and the unique character of Malibu in classic Ranlee style.
The famous “Little Italy of the Bronx” map — one of the most collectible original Ranlee posters.
A classic Florida downtown map showing the heart of the city in full Ranlee style.
Detail from the Hollywood, CA poster — the iconic landmark rendered in the classic Ranlee illustration style.
Close-up showing the illustrated portraits and the original 1985 Ranlee Publishing stamp and community history text.
Each map is a carefully designed pictorial portrait of a community. Roughly 120 featured businesses share the spotlight with landmarks, a short local history, and the unmistakable Ranlee cartoon style.
Bright, hand-illustrated aesthetic that made the original 1980s maps so memorable and collectible.
Once a community map is produced, a strict moratorium protects the featured businesses and the map’s value for a full decade.
Placement is reserved for MyTownA2Z Diamond members on a one-year commitment — combining digital visibility with lasting print presence.
We believe scarcity creates value. That’s why every Ranlee map comes with a hard 10-year exclusive window. No competing map in the same area. No dilution. Just lasting pride of place for the businesses that make the cut.
Ranlee maps are more than posters — they’re a proven non-dues revenue and member-value engine for local business organizations.
Earn recurring commissions (including 10% overrides) by referring members to Diamond upgrades that unlock map placement. Help your members get real print exposure while generating sustainable revenue for your organization.
Talk partnership →Higher commission tiers available for agencies that bring communities online. Hybrid solo/agency models supported. Full training and marketing assets provided.
Explore agency options →Whether you’re a business owner, chamber executive, or agency looking for a differentiated product, we’d love to talk about bringing a new Ranlee “Our Town” poster to your community.
Contact Ranlee PublishingOr visit MyTownA2Z.com to explore Diamond memberships and current listings.
