Historic Map - Frederick, SD - 1884
Bird's eye view of Frederick, Dak. 1883. By C. F. Campau.
 

Fine reproduction of a panoramic map of Frederick, South Dakota in 1883.  A "booster" description of the new town is provided in the lower margin as follows: "Was founded in the spring of 1882 and is the finest town site in Dakota, and, during the first year of its existence, rapidly developed in size and prominence, now numbering about 700 population and many solid business enterprises.  Among its many improvements it has every facility for commercial business in the way of railroads, telegraph, banking, express, mail, etc., is situated on the Maple River and on the H. & D. Division of the C, M. & St. P. R. R., and soon to be connected with the Northwestern by the O., F. & B. R. R. from Ordway to Bismark, which is to be completed to Frederick's at an early day.  Frederick is in the center of the best agricultural part of the Jim River Valley, with pure water, fine churches and schools, excellent society, and destined to become a prosperous commercial city.  For information as to prices of lots, etc., address  C.F. Campau, Frederic, D. T." Inset illustration in lower left corner depicts elevated drawings of buildings along the South Side of Main Street. This beautiful map provides a look at the beginnings of the city. Complete reference list below.    Dimensions: 36" x 25"   Item #1W-SD-FR-1883   Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.   PRICE: $39.95
References:
School House. C., M. & St. Paul Rail Road Depot. Elevator. Maple Valley House. Frederick House, C. H. Davenport, Proprietor. C. F. Campau, Drugs, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Dow Brothers, Bankers. P. G. Woodward, General Store. Geo. M. Drum, Hardware. Wm. Drum, Agricultural Implements. Kenyon & Stoddard, Editors Frederick Free Press.	Haasze & Dam, Hardware. Jno. A. Fylpaa (sp?), General Store. Lumber Yard, C. O. Reed & Co.. Blacksmith and Wagon Shop, M. Gorder. Lumber Yard, C. W. Runge. Moore, Houlahan & Holland, Attorneys. D. W. Melendy, General Store. Wylie Wynter, Real Estate and Land Agent. W. R. Arnold, Jeweler. Fowler & Richards, Attorneys and Real Estate Agents. Frederick Herald, Huggins, Fowler & Richards, Editors
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