Cram, George F.
1898

Antique Sacramento, California steet map

Official Map of Sacramento, Cal.

DESCRIPTION: An interesting and detailed late 19th-century map of Sacramento, California. This map of Sacramento shows the major streets, rivers, parks, cemeteries, railroads and more. Named points of interest include Lake Sutter, the Old Channel, Agriculture Park, Capitol Park, East Park, City Cemetery, Catholic Cemetery, Helvetia Cemetery, and Snowflake Park. Most of the city east of 32nd street and north of Y Avenue was undeveloped at that time.

From Cram's 1898 Universal Atlas - Geographical, Astronomical and Historical.

CREATOR: Cram, George F.

PUBLICATION DATE: 1898

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: Sacramento River

CONDITION: Very good Tiny maginal tears.

COLORING: Process colored.

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SIZE: 13 " x 9 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 3

PRICE: $60

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