Map or Atlas
Kilbourn City, Wis.
| Bird's-eye map of Kilbourn City, now known as Wisconsin Dells. Kilbourn City was platted in the 1850s and received a boost when the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad bridged the Wisconsin River there. Henry Hamilton Bennett established his photography business there in 1865, and his images of the beauties of the area made it one of Wisconsin's first tourist destinations. The name was changed to Kilbourn in 1895 and to Wisconsin Dells in 1931. This birds eye drawing depicts street names and street layouts, houses, trees and the Wisconsin River. A reference key at the bottom of the map shows the location of the Kilbourn City Institute, the public school, city hall, Tanner House, Sash Door & Blind Factory, saw mill, brewery, livery stables, Van Alstine's Wagon & Blacksmith shop, and the city's specific denominational churches (Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Catholic). |
| Image ID: | 12421 |
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| Creation Date: | 1870 |
| Creator Name: | Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878 |
| City: | Wisconsin Dells |
| County: | Columbia |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | H GX9029 W812 1870 B |
| Original Dimensions: | 19 x 15 inches |
| Cities and towns |
| Bird's-eye views |
| Land |
| Rivers |
| Railroad bridges |
| Railroad trains |
| Roads |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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