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Bird's-Eye Map of Green Bay and Fort Howard
Map
Bird's-eye map of Green Bay and Fort Howard, Brown Co., depicts street names and street layouts, houses, trees, and the East River. A reference key at the bottom of the map shows the location of school houses, the court house, the depot, specific hotels (such as Jackson House, Fox River House, and Turners Hall) and specific denominational churches (Presbyterian, Methodist, Morman, Episcopal, German Lutheran, German Catholic, and Holland Catholic). At bottom left is a person in a canoe pointing a gun at ducks in a marshy area.
1867
Ruger, A.
Publication Information
| Creator | Ruger, A. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1867 |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 51 x 41 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9029 G79 1867 R |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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