"THE CITY OF CHICAGO ILLINOIS." New York: J. H. Colton, c. 1855. Engraved map with original hand-coloring. (Image: 11 1/4 x 7'')
This attractive historical map depicts Chicago in considerable detail with major buildings, rail, and streets well identified. Produced during a period of rapid expansion & yet 16 years prior to the great fire of 1871 which destroyed more than half the city.
Shipped in an archival 16x12'' mat