Map of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, compiled and drawn from latest records and actual surveys and published by Theodore Reese, civil engineer and surveyor, Evanston ; G.W. Terry, map colorer & mounter.

Collection — Oversize: 1

Identifier: 49/1

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Map of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois

Abstract

Wall map of Evanston, compiled, drawn, and published by Theodore Reese, circa 1876. 132 cm x 113 cm (44" x 50")

Dates

1868-1872
Other: Date acquired: 11/30/2006

Creator

Reese, Theodore (Person)
Merchant's Lithographing Company (Lithographer, Organization)
Terry, G. W. (Colorist, Person)

Extent

1.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

George Ritzlin, Maps & Prints, 1937 Central Street, Evanston acquired the map in 2006 from an Evanston resident. Russell Maylone purchased the map from Ritzlin in 2007 and donated it to the NU Archives in the same year.

Source of Acquisition

Gift of Russell Maylone, 2007 (Accession number 09-109).

Materials Specific Details

Scale not given. Coordinates W 87°42'28"--W 87°40'37"/N 42°04'12"--N 42°01'55".

Other Descriptive Information

The map is very fragile with noticeable losses in the upper portion, and received extensive conservation treatment and digitization in 2009. The wooden rollers are present.