Albert Ruger
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Iowa
Beautifully Restored Map of Des Moines, Iowa from 1868
Explore the streets and landmarks of Des Moines as they appeared in 1868. This meticulously restored map by A. Ruger showcases the city's early development, including the Capitol, schools, churches, and transportation hubs.
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Albert Ruger’s Legacy: Capturing the Growth of 19th-Century American Cities
Born in 1829 in Prussia, Albert Ruger emigrated to the United States and transformed his career from a mason to a pivotal figure in…
Illinois
Historic bird’s eye view of Belleville, Illinois in 1867
Historic bird's eye view of Belleville, Illinois from 1867
Tennessee
Historic map of Chattanooga, Tennessee from 1871
Historic old map shows bird's eye view of Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1871
Wisconsin
Historic old map of Green Bay, Wisconsin from 1867
Historic bird's eye view of Green Bay, Wisconsin from 1867
Missouri
Detailed map of Independence, Missouri from 1868
Historic bird's eye view of Independence, Missouri from 1868.
Kentucky
Beautifully restored map of Frankfort, Kentucky from 1871
Historic bird's eye view of Frankfort, Kentucky in 1871
Ohio
Beautifully restored map of Warren, Ohio from 1870
Historic bird's eye view of Warren, Ohio in 1870
Kentucky
Beautifully restored map of Bowling Green, Kentucky from 1871
Historic bird's eye view of Bowling Green, Kentucky in the late 19th century.
Illinois
Beautifully restored map of Champaign, Illinois from 1869
This historic map of Champaign, Illinois was created in 1869 by Albert Ruger, a prominent 19th century map maker. The map shows a bird's…
Alabama
Beautifully restored map of Huntsville, Alabama from 1871
Historic bird's eye view of Huntsville, Alabama in 1871
Minnesota
Beautifully restored map of Austin, Minnesota from 1870
Historic bird's eye view of Austin, Minnesota from 1870.
Iowa
Beautifully restored map of Newton, Iowa from 1868
Beautifully restored map of Newton, Iowa from 1868
Kentucky
Beautifully restored map of Lexington, Kentucky from 1871
Historic bird's eye view of Lexington, Kentucky in 1871
Michigan
Beautifully restored map of Port Huron, Michigan from 1867
Detailed bird's eye view of Port Huron, Michigan from 1867