Rand McNally I,
Life Span: 1873-1879
Location: North side of Madison street between Dearborn and State streets (Dearborn School lot)
Architect: NA
Chicago Tribune, May 7, 1873
The Clerk presented the engrossed resolution relative to a lease of Rand, McNally & Co. of the Dearborn school lot.
The first Rand McNally printed map as it appeared in the December 1872 edition of its Railroad Guide, and the first appearance of Rand McNally’s location index system.
Chicago Tribune, June 18, 1873
The map showing the sewerage system of city, printed in another portion of this paper, comes from the engraving department of Rand, McNally & Co.’s immense printing establishment. It is the neatest, cleanest, and most correct piece of work of this kind ever turned out in this city, and demonstrates that the artisans of Chicago are advancing toward perfection with rapid strides. The map gives a well-proportioned outline of the city within the limits, and is cut in such a clear manner that no mistake in localities can possibly be made by persons who are at all acquainted with the city. It should be preserved for reference.
- Chicago Sewer System Map
Chicago Tribune, June 18, 1873
Produced by Rand McNally
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