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Milwaukee
Map
Reproduction printed on glossy, cloth-backed paper. Right side includes "References," or points of interest that correspond to numbers on the map. Running east to west the streets begin with "North" and end with "Plank Road." Streets north to south begin with "16th" and end with "Elizabeth." The "Milwaukee River" and "Menomonee River" are labeled as are the railroads.
1854
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875
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My Recollections of Jones Island and Vicinity
1848
Pen-and-ink on paper. The title of the map is inscribed on the back. The map shows buildings, roads, marshes, wild rice, piles and docks, deep water, and old harbor. Roads running vertically begin ...
Milwaukee's Polish Population
1902
Map reads: "Milwaukee's Polish Population. Map showing in Red Color the Location and Density of Polish=Speaking Population of the City of Milwaukee, Wis." Stamp on the map reads: "Library of Congre...
Map of Section of Milwaukee Between Canal and Chestnut Streets and Washington and Western Avenues
1890
Map of Merrill Estate property for sale and sold. Map reads: "Merrill Estate property (colored) lots marked X are sold for terms & prices inquire of S.H. Cole Room 69, New Insurance Building BROADW...
Milwaukee City and Environs : Engraved Expressly to Accompany City Directory
June 1858
This map shows additions and subdivisions to Milwaukee, city wards, roads, railroads, and selected buildings. This map was engraved to accompany the city directory for 1858 and 1859.
Maps of Milwaukee: The "Gold Coast" District Milwaukee
1940
This map is pen and ink on paper and is map 5 in a series of 12. The map shows streets, the Milwaukee River, Lake Michigan, and railroad tracks.
Maps of Milwaukee: Bay View Milwaukee
1940
This map is pen and ink on paper and is map 12 in a series of 12. The map shows streets, railroad lines, the Kinnickinnic River, and Lake Michigan.
