Illinois History
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Restored Vintage Map of Elgin, Illinois from 1930
This vintage map is titled "Elgin Past and Present, and was produced in 1930 by the Elgin Branch of the American Association of Women. This animated historical map was created ninety five years after the town was formed, and highlights historical sights and landmarks.
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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…
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Beautifully restored map of Urbana, Illinois from 1869
Historic old map of Urbana, Illinois from 1869
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Beautifully restored map of Monmouth, Illinois from 1869
Historic bird's eye view of Monmouth, Illinois
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Beautifully restored map of Decatur, Illinois from 1878
Historic bird's eye view of Decatur, Illinois in 1878
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Historic old map shows Chicago, Illinois as it looked in 1833
Amazing old map showing Chicago when it was first incorporated as a town in 1833
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Historic old map of Batavia, Illinois from 1869
Vintage bird's eye view of Batavia, IL in 1869
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Beautifully restored map of Geneva, Illinois from 1869
Bird's eye view of Geneva, Illinois in 1869