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Map of Boston, 1872 : after the latest surveys with all the improvements in progress

Title
Map of Boston, 1872 : after the latest surveys with all the improvements in progress / by L. Prang & Co. ; James B. Gardner, draughtsman.
Author
L. Prang & Co., creator, publisher.
Publication
2182 Washington St., Boston : [L. Prang & Co.], [1872]

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CartographicSupervised use Map Div. 16-5299Schwarzman Building M1A - Map Division Room 117

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Additional Authors
Gardner, James B.
Description
1 map; 39 x 66 cm, on sheet 60 x 69 cm
Alternative Title
  • Prang's map of Boston
  • Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US100.1.03
Subjects
Genre/Form
Maps.
Note
  • Shows streets, railroads, and notable physical features.
  • Oriented with north toward upper right.
  • Includes: "Directory to streets, hotels, public buildings, places of amusement, etc."
  • Inset: Plan of East Boston; [scale approximately 1:18,000].
  • Designed to be folded to 9 x 13 cm.
Indexed In (note)
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
Call Number
Map Div. 16-5299
OCLC
228702077
Author
L. Prang & Co., creator, publisher.
Title
Map of Boston, 1872 : after the latest surveys with all the improvements in progress / by L. Prang & Co. ; James B. Gardner, draughtsman.
Publisher
2182 Washington St., Boston : [L. Prang & Co.], [1872]
Cartographic Data
Scale approximately 1:12,000 (W 71°08ʹ--W 71°00ʹ/N 42°22ʹ--N 42°16ʹ).
Type of Content
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Indexed In:
New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division, v. 2, page 10, column 3, no. 5
Local Note
NYPL Map Div. copy is divided into 2 sheet 39 x 69 cm, or smaller.
Source
US100.1.03
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Place of Publication
United States Massachusetts Boston.
Added Author
Gardner, James B., draftsman.
Cover Title
Prang's map of Boston
Research Call Number
Map Div. 16-5299 [2 sheets]
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