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Lower Prairie du Chien

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This map shows lot and block numbers, streets, railroads, and depot building and ground owned by the Milwaukee & Mississippi R.R. Two illustrations of steamboats decorate the river.

Date Created:
1856

Publication Information

Contributor
Seifert, Henry, 1824-1911 (lithographer)
Publisher
Milwaukee, H. Seifert
Date Created
1856
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
58 x 92 cm, on sheet 59 x 94 cm
Scale
[circa 1:4,354]

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
D GX9029 P89 1856 S
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014B89
Legacy ID
WHi 113106

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