Plat book of Minneapolis showing property ownership, sewers, water pipes, fire hydrants, steam railroads, horse railroads, ward boundaries and buildings. Note: plate 5 is missing from the original.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, John R. Borchert Map Library
One atlas (394 pages), illustrated, maps (part colored), portraits, 46 cm. Minnesota Historical Society reserve copy originally purchased in 1874 by Christian Schrade of Lakeland, Minnesota. In 1981, it was donated to Minnesota Historical Society by Myrtle P. Schrade, a descendant of Christian Schrade.
Rascher Insurance Map Publishing Company (Chicago, Illinois)
Date Created:
1891
Description:
Volume IV includes the west side of the City of Saint Paul, South Saint Paul, and South Park. Maps are listed on numbered pages, 331-392. There are a total of 31 maps. Each map is composed of two pages; each page is 69.215cm (vertical) x 50.8cm (horizontal). The contents page shows a Revision Chart written in pencil. Changes are noted by item number, date of revision and signature of the individual who entered the revision. Revisions to the maps are in the forms of pieces of paper cut to the proper outline of the buildings and pasted onto the map for the designated location. There is a Key Chart to the signs used in Rascher's Maps. Various colors identify types of structures. Other signs and symbols are provided that indicate insurance related information. There is an additional index page dated May 1895. This volume also provides detailed maps of the Minnesota Packing & Provision Co, and the St. Paul Union Stock Yards Co. both located in South Saint Paul. These are found on pages 387 and 388.
Rascher Insurance Map Publishing Company (Chicago, Illinois)
Date Created:
1891-01
Description:
Volume I includes parts of White Bear Lake, North St. Paul, Gladstone (Maplewood), Newport and St. Paul Park. The plat maps are on pages numbered 1 through 100, with an additional map numbered 99a, found after page 100. Each map is composed of two pages; each page is 69.215cm x 50.8cm. There are a total of 51 maps. The contents pages show a Revision Chart written in pencil. Changes are noted by item number, date of revision and signature of the individual who entered the revision. Revisions to the maps are in the forms of pieces of paper cut to the proper outline of the buildings and pasted onto the map for the designated location. There is a Key Chart to the signs and symbols used in Rascher's Maps. Other signs and symbols are provided that indicate insurance related information. There is an additional index page dated April 1896.
Rascher Insurance Map Publishing Company (Chicago, Illinois)
Date Created:
1891
Description:
Volume III includes the following boundaries for this section of the City of Saint Paul. From the south west corners of Otto Avenue and Lexington Avenue, north to Minnehaha Street. East to Brewster Street and south on Brewster Street to Roberts Street and to the Mississipi River. Following the Mississippi River south east to the area of the intersections of Otto Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The plat maps are on pages numbered 211 to 230. Each map is composed of two pages, each page is 69.215cm (vetrical) x 50.8cm (horizontal). There are a total of 60 maps. The contents page shows a Revision Chart written in pencil. Changes are noted by item number, date of revision and signature of the individual who entered the revision. Revisions to the maps are in the form of pieces of paper cut to the proper outline of the buildngs and pasted onto the map for the designated location.There is a Key Chart to the signs and symbols used in Rascher's Maps. Various colors identify types of structures. Other signs and symbols are provided that indicate insurance related information. There is an additional street index dated May 1896.
Rascher Insurance Map Publishing Company (Chicago, Illinois)
Date Created:
1891
Description:
Volume II includes Como, Warren Dale, Hamline, Merriam Park, Midway, Union Park, St. Anthony Park, New Brighton. Maps are listed on numbered pages, 101 through 210, with two additional maps numbered 210a and 210b. There are a total of 56 maps. Each map is composed of two pages; each page is 69.215cm (vertical) x 5.8cm (horizontal).The contents page shows a Revision Chart written in pencil. Changes are noted by item number, date of revision and signature of the individual who entered the revision. Revisions to the maps are in the form of pieces of paper cut to the designated outline of the buildings and pasted onto the map for the needed location.There is a Key Chart to the signs used in Rascher's Maps. Various colors identify types of structures. Other signs and symbols are provided that indicate insurance related information. There is an additonal index page dated May 1896.
This 1890 atlas embraces the corporations of West Duluth and Lakeside and the platted lands adjoining; also acreage maps of the territory in the State of Minnesota, within a radius of about twelve miles, showing the property of the different land and improvement companies. The atlas shows houses, businesses, government buildings, schools, and churches. It includes an index of correct titles of all Duluth additions, divisions, and sub-divisions.
Complete set of surveys and plats of properties in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, compiled and drawn from official records and actual surveys, index to additions and sub-divisions included.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A colored map of Northfield, Minnesota which was drawn using a bird's eye view and looking south east. It includes a list to find businesses and buildings.
Layout of Duluth; Town of Oneota Plat 1865; sawmill; creeks; Rice's Point; Superior Bay; meandered island; Indian graves; Indian camp; 5th west to Lake avenues; claim shanty; Luce's Dock Company; land office; Town of Portland Platted 1855; Washington Avenue; Vermilion Trail; Old Trading Post; Minnesota Point; Pine Street; floating island; tower; Lake Superior.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
These maps are found in the Thirty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, in a pocket inside the back cover.
A map showing the community variously known as Dakota, Dakota City, or Dakota Mills, including streets, blocks, and lots. The Minnesota River is included, as is a building labeled as McNutt's Dakota Mills. The community was located in Section 34, T109N, R28W in Nicollet County, and was "surveyed in 1856, drawn by Anthony D. McSweeney" for William H. McNutt, who is listed as the proprietor. This town did not survive the severe economic downturn that began in 1857 that affected the entire United States and the Territory of Minnesota. It can now be regarded as part of Lost Minnesota.
Includes a complete set of surveys and plats of properties in the city of Minneapolis, compiled and drawn from official records and actual surveys. Index to additions and sub-divisions included.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Map of Minneapolis that delineates ward limits, fire limits, and additions; Notes and guide to plots on verso; Lithographed by Johnson, Smith & Harrison.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Survey of the Mississippi River; made under the direction of the Mississippi River Commission. Contains Charts 201-240. Each chart is at a scale of 1:10,000. Charts also show river depths and include an Authorities and Notes section. Some charts show land owners adjacent to the river.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, John R. Borchert Map Library
Survey of the Mississippi River; made under the direction of the Mississippi River Commission. Contains Charts 241-278. Each chart is at a scale of 1:10,000. Charts also show river depths and include an Authorities and Notes section. Some charts show land owners adjacent to the river.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, John R. Borchert Map Library
Survey of the Mississippi River; made under the direction of the Mississippi River Commission. Contains Charts 101-134. Each chart is at a scale of 1:20,000. Charts also show river depths and include an Authorities and Notes section. Some charts show land owners adjacent to the river.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, John R. Borchert Map Library
Survey of the Mississippi River; made under the direction of the Mississippi River Commission. Contains Charts 135-148, 150, 152-165, 167-168, 470-171, 177, 184-189. Each chart is at a scale of 1:20,000. Charts also show river depths and include an Authorities and Notes section. Some charts show land owners adjacent to the river.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, John R. Borchert Map Library