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Oconomowoc, Wis.

Map

This 1870 bird's-eye view map of Oconomowoc depicts street names and street layouts, houses and other buildings, trees, the Oconomowoc River, Fowler Lake, and La Belle Lake. A reference key at the bottom of the map gives locations of the city's school house, Townsend House, La Belle House, Topliff house, railroad depot, fair ground, cemetery, and denominational churches (Methodist, German Methodist, Catholic, Congregational and Episcopal).

Date Created:
1870
Creator:
Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878 (artist)

Publication Information

Creator
Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878 (artist)
Publisher
Madison, Wis., T.M. Fowler & Co.; lith. by Doniat & Zastrow
Date Created
1870
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
34 x 51 cm, on sheet 44 x 69 cm
Scale
Perspective map not drawn to scale.

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX9029 O17 1870 B
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014ARZ
Legacy ID
WHi 22653

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