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Tomah, Wis.
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Tomah was only 14 years old when this bird's-eye view map was published in 1870. Streets are named, public buildings such as schools and churches are identified, and the original layout of neighborhoods is clearly shown. Near the bottom, a locomotive is shown approaching the railroad depot and hotels.
1870
Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878 (artist)
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W0141YQ
WHi 22781
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