Mapping the Past: The Sanborn Maps

.stk-nv0xslb{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-nv0xslb.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} In the nineteenth century, fire was such a genuine concern for growing cities that insurers created finely detailed maps of buildings, properties, and streets for the fire insurance industry—for the purpose of assessing risk and cost of insurance. The Sanborn Map Company, founded by Green-Wood permanent resident ... Read more