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
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
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.
- Title
- Map of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois
- Author
- Yvonne Spura
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository
Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu