Ward 2; 1784 map. / (G.M. Hopkins & Co.); Francis, Tench, d. 1758; Woods, George / 1872

Ward 2; 1784 map. (G.M. Hopkins & Co.); Francis, Tench, d. 1758; Woods, George, 1872

Ward 2; 1784 map. / (G.M. Hopkins & Co.); Francis, Tench, d. 1758; Woods, George / 1872

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Full Title: Second Ward, Pittsburgh. A general draught of the farms and lots in the manor of Pittsburgh situate between the Alleghany and Monongahela rivers, laid out by order of Tench Fransis (i.e. Francis), Esqr., attorney for John Penn, Jr. and John Penn. June 1784. Signed: George Woods, surveyor. (1872)

Author: (G.M. Hopkins & Co.); Francis, Tench, d. 1758; Woods, George

Date: 1872

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Author: (G.M. Hopkins & Co.); Francis, Tench, d. 1758; Woods, George

Date: 1872

Short Title: Ward 2; 1784 map.

Publisher: Philadelphia: G.M. Hopkins & Co.

Type: Atlas Map

Object Height cm: 42

Object Width cm: 36

Scale 1: 2,400

Note: Two hand col. lithographed maps. Ward map shows buildings, railroad, street numbers, landowners, lots, etc. 1784 map shows owners, etc.

State / Province: Pennsylvania

City: Pittsburgh (Pa.)

List No: 1811.003

Page No: 17

Series No: 6

Published In: Atlas of the cities of Pittsburgh, Allegheny, and the adjoining boroughs. From actual surveys & official records, compiled & published by G.M. Hopkins & Co. 320 Walnut St., Philadelphia. 1872. Assistant surveyors: H.W. Hopkins, W.S. MacCormac, Edward Vansciver, Weston R. Smith, Samuel Huff, Robert Foust, L. Cunningham. Assistant publishers: Richard Clark, M.S. Converse, S.T.C. Bell, L.J. Richards, J.C. Martin, W.G. Carter, Isaac Borneman, James Wilson, A.R. Whipple. Engraved by Edward Busch, 320 Walnut St. Entered ... 1872 by G.M. Hopkins ... Washington D.C. F. Bourquin Lith. 320 Chestnut St. Phila.

Publication Author: G.M. Hopkins & Co.

Publication Date: 1872

Publication Reference: LeGear. Atlases of the United States, 3136; Phillips. Maps of America, p. 714.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 1811.000

Publication Type: City Atlas

Publication Maps: 37

Publication Height cm: 45

Publication Width cm: 40

Image No: 1811003

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