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Map of the Village of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Map

This map of Waukesha shows buildings, roads, railroads, lot numbers, plat additions, and some land owners. Schools, churches, other public buildings, and industrial buildings are labeled. The margins include a street reference, a Waukesha business directory, and illustrations of local buildings: R.L. Goves Block, residence of O.M. Tyler, Wisconsin State Industrial School for Boys, Waukesha Manufacturing Company, Bethesda Spring, and Fox River House.

Date Created:
1871
Creator:
Taylor & Willits (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Taylor & Willits (cartographer)
Contributor
Milwaukee Lith. & Engr. Co. (printer)
Publisher
Chicago, Ill., Taylor & Willits, civil engineers
Date Created
1871
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
66 x 89 cm, on sheet 72 x 97 cm
Scale
[circa 1:3,000]

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX9029 W354 1871 T
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014GR4
Legacy ID
WHi 103454

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