Bird's Eye View of the Business District of Chicago - 1898 Society Islands Stunning 1882 depiction of the

Stunning 1882 depiction of the North Polar Regions

Depicted in the panoramic image are the dozens of islands off of the coast as well as marking of the Maine Central Railroad and steamship lines

The inscription on the map claims that this 160 miles stretch is "by far the best section of the state"

epitomizing the baroque style favored during the Golden Age of Dutch cartography

ornately decorated and beautifully colored

Bird's Eye View of the Business District of Chicago - 1898 Society Islands Stunning 1882 depiction of theThis fascinating view of the business district of Chicago provides a great look at the what life was like in the late 1800s in the Windy City. This color map, published by the Poole Brothers, lists a detail directory of the businesses and their locations in the downtown region of Chicago.