MICH, GRAND RAPIDS Silk-Flyers "Escape" Map this focusing the Hawaiian island

this focusing the Hawaiian island of Oahu

just east of Behring's island is instead a vast island with nothing but open Sea between it and the recessed American continent

By 1763 navigators had reported the presence of something and there was again debate on what might be there

A beautiful set of woodblock prints showing a panoramic view of Havana from the Harbor

Below the state of Missouri is "Arkansaw Territory" and above it the "Missouri Territory"

MICH, GRAND RAPIDS Silk-Flyers "Escape" Map this focusing the Hawaiian islandGrand Rapids, MICH. The twenties were a time that was defining for many cities, as growth and new industry had began to take root set a new character. This set of maps by Nirenstein took a serious and detailed look at the cores of major towns across the continent, and captured an interesting glimpse of pre depression cities. Showing block by block the building footprints, as well as the business or entities present gives a fascinating historical view.