Perspective Map of the City of Roanoke, 1891

Location of collection:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)

560 Drillfield Dr.

Newman Library, Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001

Contact for questions and access:

Email: specref@vt.edu

Phone: (540) 231-6308

Web: spec.lib.vt.edu

Summary

Extent:

0.1 Cubic Feet 23 x 34 in.

Creator:

American Publishing Co. (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Language:

English

Abstract:

Perspective map looks out over the city of Roanoke, identifying roads and significant structures. At bottom of map are several engravings of various buildings, along with an inset map showing the area surrounding Roanoke. Map also contains indexes that identify public buildings, hotels, railroads, news papers, manufacturers, land companies, and churches.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Maps (documents)

Places:

Virginia -- Maps