Map of the city of Beloit, Wisconsin | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

Map of the city of Beloit, Wisconsin

Map of the city of Beloit, Wisconsin | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
This map of Beloit shows labeled wards, plat of town, roads, railroads, the Rock River, city boundaries, and land ownership by name. The back of the map is text about the city and the cover reads: "Beautiful Beloit. A Healthful and Picturesque Location. A Thriving Manufacturing City. The Hum of Her Varied Industries Make Music and Money. Superb Water Power, Excellent Railroad Facilities, and Favorable Distributing Advantages. An Inviting Field For Laborer and Capitalist. Modern Improvements and Metropolitan Advantages. Schools, Churches and College Contribute To The Intellectual, Social and Moral Welfare. Reader Listen! If You Want a Home, an Occupation, Prosperity, Happiness, a Long Life, and a Fruitful Life, Come To Beloit! Read the Following."
DESCRIPTION
This map of Beloit shows labeled wards, plat of town, roads, railroads, the Rock River, city boundaries, and land ownership by name. The back of the map is text about the city and the cover reads: "Beautiful Beloit. A Healthful and Picturesque Location. A Thriving Manufacturing City. The Hum of Her Varied Industries Make Music and Money. Superb Water Power, Excellent Railroad Facilities, and Favorable Distributing Advantages. An Inviting Field For Laborer and Capitalist. Modern Improvements and Metropolitan Advantages. Schools, Churches and College Contribute To The Intellectual, Social and Moral Welfare. Reader Listen! If You Want a Home, an Occupation, Prosperity, Happiness, a Long Life, and a Fruitful Life, Come To Beloit! Read the Following."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:103718
Creation Date:circa 1887
Creator Name:Bergendahl, Charles
City:Beloit
County:Rock
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:GX9029 B46 1887 B
Original Dimensions:31 x 38 cm., on sheet 36 x 44 cm.
SUBJECTS
Cities and towns
Railroads
Roads
Land

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