Antique Map of Chicago & St. Louis - Colton 1871

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This hand-colored antique map of St. Louis and Chicago was made by the famous map making family Colton around 1871. Details feature the Mississippi River and the shores of Lake Michigan. Rail lines, streets, parks and buildings are also detailed as well as coloring of the wards.

J.H. Colton was a prominent map maker in the United States in the 19th Century. His first atlas, Colton's Atlas of the World was issue in two volumes in 1855 and 1856. Sons G.W. and C.W joined the firm and both became accredited on maps around 1857.

Official Title:
The City of St Louis Missouri, The City of Chicago Illinois. Published by G.W. and C.B. Colton & Co. 172 William St New York. Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1855 by J. H. Colton & Co in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.

1871 Antique Map of St Louis and Chicago. - Colton

Map Maker: Joseph Hutchins Colton; G.W. Colton, C.B. Colton
Hand Colored
Publication Date: est 1871
Publication Place: U.S.
Approx Dimensions; Image - 15 5/8" x 12.75", Total 17 3/8" x 14 3/8"
Condition: VG - as pictured; slight wrinkling on top left corner margin
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