1889 City of LaPorte Reproduction Map from the LaPorte County Historical Society Museum

La Porte County Historical Society

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1889
City of La Porte Reproduction Map

Large, highly detailed, map with 85 identified business establishments.
Also availiable a Descriptive Information Booklet of the businesses with more detailed descriptions. Completely indexed.

This map measures 36"W x 24"H and is ideal for framing.

Cost $4.00 w/o shipping

Shipping:
$3.50 - rolled and shipped in tube.
$2.50 - folded flat in envelope.

This map maybe ordered online or purchased at the Museum.

Note:
Scanned image has been lightened considerably and represents approx.
8 1/2"W x 13"H of the upper middle section of the map.

Actual map is much clearer.
Click here to view the full map.
Click here for detailed image of area in box.

This map will be highly prized by anyone with a La Porte connection.

Whether you have ancestors that lived here in 1890's or recently moved to our city, this map has something for everyone. With 85 establishments numbered and identified at the bottom of the map, it is easy to imagine the city over 100 years ago.

1889 Map Descriptive Information Booklet
Completely Indexed
Prepared by Fern Eddy Schultz

Detailed listing of all 85 businesses identified on the 1889 La Porte map.
Current location of business given.
Many include name of owner and owners residence, some with short biographies.
Prominent businesses have several paragraphs explaining their history.

Examples:
25. Dr. S. B. Collins, discoverer and sole manufacturer of the Painless Opium Antidote, ne side of Clear Lake. 1890 directory gives address of "over 710 Michigan Avenue".

72. Franklin R. Carson, Dentist, Residence 1005 Harrison Office over 820 Main

Booklet $2.00 w/o shipping

Shipping:
$2.50 - in envelope

May be ordered online or purchased at the Museum.

La Porte County Historical Society Museum
2405 Indiana Avenue, Suite 1
La Porte, IN 46350
Tel: 219/324-6767
Fax: 219/324-9029

Admission Charge: La Porte County Adult Residents $3
Out-of-county Adult Residents $5
Children/Students 12-17 $3
Commercial bus tour participants $3

Children under 12, La Porte County Historical Society, Inc. members
Time Traveler affiliates, School Tours FREE

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