1889 City of LaPorte Reproduction Map from the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum

La Porte County Historical Society Museum
presents
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1889
City of LaPorte
Reproduction Map

Large, highly detailed, map with 85 identified business establishments.
Also availiable a Descriptive Information Booklet of the businesses with more detailed descriptions. Completely indexed.

This map measures
36"W x 24"H
and is ideal for framing.

Cost $4.00 w/o shipping

Shipping:
$3.50 - rolled and
shipped in tube.
$2.50 - folded flat
in envelope.

This map may be
ordered online or
purchased at the
Museum.

Note:
Scanned image
has been lightened
considerably and
represents approx.
8 1/2"W x 13"H
of the upper middle
section of the map.
Actual map is
much clearer.
Click here for detailed
image of area in box.

This map will be highly prized by anyone with a LaPorte connection.

Whether you have ancestors that lived here in 1890's or recently moved to our city, this map has something for everyone. With 85 establishments numbered and identified at the bottom of the map, it is easy to imagine the city over 100 years ago.

1889 Map Descriptive Information Booklet - Completely Indexed
Prepared by Fern Eddy Schultz

Detailed listing of all 85 businesses identified on the 1889 LaPorte map.
Current location of business given.
Many include name of owner and owners residence, some with short biographies.
Prominent businesses have several paragraphs explaining their history.

Examples:
25. Dr. S. B. Collins, discoverer and sole manufacturer of the
Painless Opium Antidote, ne side of Clear Lake. 1890
directory gives address of "over 710 Michigan Avenue".

72. Franklin R. Carson, Dentist, Residence 1005 Harrison
Office over 820 Main

Booklet $2.00 w/o shipping

Shipping:
$2.50 - in envelope

May be ordered online or
purchased at the Museum.

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