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A ground plat of the City of Philadelphia marking the ascents and descents of streets, elevation for the regulated curbstones, and exhibiting the main tunnels &c. For particulars see the book corresponding herewith. March15th 1809. Reading Howell. , 1809

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Work Title:
A ground plat of the City of Philadelphia marking the ascents and descents of streets, elevation for the regulated curbstones, and exhibiting the main tunnels &c. For particulars see the book corresponding herewith. March15th 1809. Reading Howell. , 1809
Surveyor:
Howell, Reading
Date:
1809
Size:
47 x 79 in.
Image Note:
The colors in this image may have been adjusted to enhance legibility, and may not accurately reflect the original item.
Map Features:
Centre Square with circular pathways, Water Works at Schuylkill River and Chestnut Street, sewer profiles on Pine St. and Mulberry St.; drainage areas outlined, streams (not named on plan) including Minnow Run, Dock Creek, parts of Pegg's Run; original and proposed curb elevation, clay pits, benchmark buildings
Media:
Mounted
Scale:
1 inch = 150 feet
Source:
Image File(s):
006-01_HP