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Brodhead, Wis.

Map

This bird's-eye view map of Brodhead depicts street names and street locations, public buildings, churches, houses, and trees. A reference key at the bottom of the map shows the locations of Brodhead's public school, Young's House, American House, railroad depot, and the city's denominational churches (Congregational, Presbyterian, Methodist and Catholic).

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

Publication Information

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

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
34 x 48 cm, on sheet 44 x 56 cm
Scale
Perspective map not drawn to scale.

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX9029 B86 1871 B
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141YG
Legacy ID
WHi 12301

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