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Kilbourn City, Wis.
Map
Bird's-eye map of Kilbourn City, now known as Wisconsin Dells. Kilbourn City was platted in the 1850s and received a boost when the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad bridged the Wisconsin River there. Henry Hamilton Bennett established his photography business there in 1865, and his images of the beauties of the area made it one of Wisconsin's first tourist destinations. The name was changed to Kilbourn in 1895 and to Wisconsin Dells in 1931. This birds eye drawing depicts street names and street layouts, houses, trees and the Wisconsin River. A reference key at the bottom of the map shows the location of the Kilbourn City Institute, the public school, city hall, Tanner House, Sash Door & Blind Factory, saw mill, brewery, livery stables, Van Alstine's Wagon & Blacksmith shop, and the city's specific denominational churches (Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Catholic).
1870
Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878
Publication Information
| Creator | Bailey, H. H. (Howard Heston), 1836-1878 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1870 |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 49 x 39 cm |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | H GX9029 W812 1870 B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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