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Monroe, Wis. 1871

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This bird's-eye view map of Monroe depicts street names, buildings, houses, and trees. A reference key at the bottom of the map shows the locations of Monroe's seminary, public school, court house, jail, Turner Hall, railroad depot, G. Leuenberger & Co's Brewery, Ruegger & Holtr Brewery, United States Hotel, Wisconsin House, public park, county building, and denominational churches (Methodist, Baptist, Universalist, Congregational, Episcopal, German Catholic, Irish Catholic, German Evangelical, Advent and German Lutheran).

Date Created:
1871
Creator:
Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878 (cartographer)
Publisher
Milwaukee, Doniat & Zastrow
Date Created
1871
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
46 x 62 cm, on sheet 54 x 67 cm
Scale
Perspective map not drawn to scale.

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
D GX9029 M75 1871 B
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0142ZC
Legacy ID
WHi 22646

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