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Wright’s New Map and Guide for Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City and Wyandotte, Kans. 1884
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A scarce pocket map of Kansas City accompanied by an inserted guide-book, providing much information on the development and potential of his important Midwestern commercial hub in the 1880’s.
The map provides a comprehensive view of the city, situated at the confluence of the Missouri River and the Kansas River, depicting streets, railroads, municipal buildings, companies, city hall, and other features. Numerous landowners are identified and many of the sections of the city land are labeled “additions”, reflecting relatively recent development. Text appears to the right of the title: “After a careful examination we find this map to be correct. O’Flaherty & Hollelman, Civil Engineers, A.A. Holmes. asst. civil engineer.”
The guide booklet features a three page historical account noting that” The earliest historical mention made of the present site of Kansas City is found in the memories of Daniel Boone Jr., who reached the ‘great bend’ of the Missouri River as early as the close of the last century.” Also included is a guide to the street system, a business directory, an ad for the stock yards, and various plugs by Kansas City bookseller H.T. Wright who advertises architectural books, “books for the household,” as well as “New Standard maps! The latest and most complete maps published.” These include the map offered here as well as Iowa, Texas, Oregon, the Northwestern states etc. A single full-page wood-engraving depicts the Kansas City Custom House and post-office.
Condition: Very Good
Original Production Year: 1884
Coloring: Hand Coloring
Year: 1884
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