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| Repository: | Appalachian State University W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection |
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| Title: | Collection 239. Birmingham Atlas of Plat Map, aft. 1910 |
| Language of Material: | Material in English |
| Location: | For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Appalachian State University. |
| Abstract: | The Birmingham Atlas of Plat Map is a 62 page bound cloth print ledger of Birmingham, Alabama's roadways, railways, waterways, and major land owners from circa 1910. |
| This collection illustrates the cultural landscape of Birmingham, Alabama, the southern Appalachian city. It provides insight into land use and distribution, corporate land ownership, neighborhood development, and methods of transportation. Handwritten notations denote additions to the ledger. | |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet, 1 archival box |
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[Identification of item], Collection 239. Birmingham Atlas of Plat Map, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, NC, USA.
The W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection purchased this collection on 16 January 2004. Its accession number is 05-17. It was opened to the public on 15 April 2005.
Processed by Kathryn Staley, April 2005
Encoded by Kathryn Staley, April 2005
The Birmingham Atlas of Plat Map is a 62 page bound cloth print ledger, measuring 17" x 14", was printed by Bethel W. Whitson of Electric Blue Printing Company. It illustrates all of Birmingham and its surrounding areas, circa 1910. Handwritten notations provide subsequent additions.
The first page illustrates the neighborhoods of Avondale, Graymont, North Birmingham, West End, Elyton, Pratt City, Ensley, and Wylam in relationship to Birmingham. Some points of interest include the Georgia and Alabama train lines, Terminal Station, Saint Vincent's Hospital, the ball park and Howard College.
| Birmingham (AL) |
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