Historic Map - Washington, DC - 1923
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Historic Map - Monroe, NY - 1923
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Aero-view of Monroe, New York 1923.
Reproduction antique map of Monroe, New York, published by Hughes & Bailey in 1922. The village of Monroe, located in Orange County, was named for President James Monroe and was mainly a farming community. In 1891 Monroe's Emil Frey with the Monroe Cheese Co. created his famous Liederkranz cheese and experimented further to create Velveeta cheese in the year of this map's publishing. Monroe's city booster from 1923 reads:
"Monroe, "Queen of the Lake Region" of famed Orange County, is a thriving village nearby several of the most beautiful lakes of the Empire State.
It is also rich in superb mountain scenery, with splendid views on all sides and is in easy reach of the world renowned Hudson river.
Population about 2000. Incorporated 1894. Area nearly 18 sq. m. Elevation 800 ft. above sea level. On main line of Erie R. R. fifty miles from New York City. Twenty passenger trains daily. Educational advantages of highest order. New $60,000 High School Building. Free Public Library. Fraternal, social and religious organizations, active and fully represented.
Citizens Bank of Monroe. National Bank. Building and Loan Association. Board of Trade. Excellent power and light system by its own ideal plant. Fine water works with 340 acre reservoir. Ample fir and police protection. Live weekly newspaper, The Monroe Gazette. New $40,000 Colonial Theatre. Well stocked stores with up-to-date best goods.
As a summer resort Monroe's attractions and situations are ideal, the many lakes providing best camping facilities, and for all the year residence its easy accessibility and charming locations have induced scores of noted people of New York to have their homes here.
See Monroe for health, business, or pleasure and enjoy its countless benefits and advantages".
The map shows mileage key, buildings, railroad route and clearly labeled street names. Biplanes appear in the sky above the town.
Features references to the following businesses and their locations:
Ad Magnet Press. Job Printing, Hugh R. Koonz, Lake Street
Stanley L. Barnett. M. D. Physician, Main Street, N. Y. City Office, 610 W. 163rd St.
O. A. Bieborf. Barber, South Main Street
Brooks Agency. Country Real Estate, Insurance, Post Office Building
Carpenter Bros, Inc. Flour, Feed, Fuel, Spring St.
J. B. Carpenter Building Co. Lumber and Building Materials, Contracting and Building, North of Post Office
Central Garage. Expert Garage Service, Ford, Dodge and Studebaker Automobiles, H. E. Anderson, Lake Street and Oakland Ave.
Citizens' Bank of Monroe. Lake Street
Dr. Herbert L. Cox. Veterinarian, No. Main St.
George Fitzgerald. Blacksmith, Franklin St.
Garrison's Auto Service and Garage. Packard Padded Vans, Carpenter Place, opp. Erie Sta.
John Granelli. Fruits, Confectionery, Main St.
W. F. Griffin. Contractor and Road Builder, Trucking and Hauling
Charles H. Hall. Physician, Lake Street
W. J. Hall. Architect and Builder
Emil Hoffer. Automobile Painting and Trimming, South Main St.
William Kasch. High Grade Meats, South Main St.
K. & B. Amusement Corp. Colonial Theatre, T. E. Bolton, Treas. Lake Street
Knight, Bush & Thompson. Civil Engineers and Surveyors, Lake St.
Clarence S. Knight Co. Hardware, Heating, Plumbing, South Main St.
C. T. Knight. Orange County Coroner, Main St.
Krouse & Lewis. Flour, Feed, Grain and Coal, Lake St.
E. A. Koonz. Monroe Music and Furniture Co., Lake St.
D. F. Mack. Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker, South Main St.
John McGimpsey. Horseshoeing, Lake St.
McMunn Dairy Co. Fancy Dairy Products, Lake St.
Elsworth Merritt. Undertaker and Embalmer, Franklin St.
Monroe Board of Trade
The Monroe Cheese Co. Makers of Fancy Cheese, South Main St.
Monroe Coal & Lumber Co. Coal, Lumber and Building Material, Elm Street
Monroe Garage. Henry J. Burgunder, Proprietor. Agent for Cadillac Automobiles, Park Avenue
The Monroe Gazette. Printers and Publishers. Arthur C. Patmore, Lake St.
Orange & Rockland Electric Co.
Paulson's Reliable Garage. Auto Accessories, Kelly Springfield Tires
Rogers Garage. Agent, Buick and Ford, Spring St.
E. H. Seaman. Real Estate and Insurance, Lake St.
Elwood C. Smith. Attorney, Orange County Surrogate
H. E. Smith & Son. Painters and Paper Hangers, South Main St.
Smith & Strebel Co. Hardware, Plumbing, Heating, Lake St.
United Restaurant. George E. McCarthy, South Main St.
Wright Brothers. Meat and Provision Market
Zabriskie's Variety Store. Lake Street
Reproduction antique map of Monroe, New York, published by Hughes & Bailey in 1922. The village of Monroe, located in Orange County, was named for President James Monroe and was mainly a farming community. In 1891 Monroe's Emil Frey with the Monroe Cheese Co. created his famous Liederkranz cheese and experimented further to create Velveeta cheese in the year of this map's publishing. Monroe's city booster from 1923 reads:
"Monroe, "Queen of the Lake Region" of famed Orange County, is a thriving village nearby several of the most beautiful lakes of the Empire State.
It is also rich in superb mountain scenery, with splendid views on all sides and is in easy reach of the world renowned Hudson river.
Population about 2000. Incorporated 1894. Area nearly 18 sq. m. Elevation 800 ft. above sea level. On main line of Erie R. R. fifty miles from New York City. Twenty passenger trains daily. Educational advantages of highest order. New $60,000 High School Building. Free Public Library. Fraternal, social and religious organizations, active and fully represented.
Citizens Bank of Monroe. National Bank. Building and Loan Association. Board of Trade. Excellent power and light system by its own ideal plant. Fine water works with 340 acre reservoir. Ample fir and police protection. Live weekly newspaper, The Monroe Gazette. New $40,000 Colonial Theatre. Well stocked stores with up-to-date best goods.
As a summer resort Monroe's attractions and situations are ideal, the many lakes providing best camping facilities, and for all the year residence its easy accessibility and charming locations have induced scores of noted people of New York to have their homes here.
See Monroe for health, business, or pleasure and enjoy its countless benefits and advantages".
The map shows mileage key, buildings, railroad route and clearly labeled street names. Biplanes appear in the sky above the town.
Features references to the following businesses and their locations:
Ad Magnet Press. Job Printing, Hugh R. Koonz, Lake Street
Stanley L. Barnett. M. D. Physician, Main Street, N. Y. City Office, 610 W. 163rd St.
O. A. Bieborf. Barber, South Main Street
Brooks Agency. Country Real Estate, Insurance, Post Office Building
Carpenter Bros, Inc. Flour, Feed, Fuel, Spring St.
J. B. Carpenter Building Co. Lumber and Building Materials, Contracting and Building, North of Post Office
Central Garage. Expert Garage Service, Ford, Dodge and Studebaker Automobiles, H. E. Anderson, Lake Street and Oakland Ave.
Citizens' Bank of Monroe. Lake Street
Dr. Herbert L. Cox. Veterinarian, No. Main St.
George Fitzgerald. Blacksmith, Franklin St.
Garrison's Auto Service and Garage. Packard Padded Vans, Carpenter Place, opp. Erie Sta.
John Granelli. Fruits, Confectionery, Main St.
W. F. Griffin. Contractor and Road Builder, Trucking and Hauling
Charles H. Hall. Physician, Lake Street
W. J. Hall. Architect and Builder
Emil Hoffer. Automobile Painting and Trimming, South Main St.
William Kasch. High Grade Meats, South Main St.
K. & B. Amusement Corp. Colonial Theatre, T. E. Bolton, Treas. Lake Street
Knight, Bush & Thompson. Civil Engineers and Surveyors, Lake St.
Clarence S. Knight Co. Hardware, Heating, Plumbing, South Main St.
C. T. Knight. Orange County Coroner, Main St.
Krouse & Lewis. Flour, Feed, Grain and Coal, Lake St.
E. A. Koonz. Monroe Music and Furniture Co., Lake St.
D. F. Mack. Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker, South Main St.
John McGimpsey. Horseshoeing, Lake St.
McMunn Dairy Co. Fancy Dairy Products, Lake St.
Elsworth Merritt. Undertaker and Embalmer, Franklin St.
Monroe Board of Trade
The Monroe Cheese Co. Makers of Fancy Cheese, South Main St.
Monroe Coal & Lumber Co. Coal, Lumber and Building Material, Elm Street
Monroe Garage. Henry J. Burgunder, Proprietor. Agent for Cadillac Automobiles, Park Avenue
The Monroe Gazette. Printers and Publishers. Arthur C. Patmore, Lake St.
Orange & Rockland Electric Co.
Paulson's Reliable Garage. Auto Accessories, Kelly Springfield Tires
Rogers Garage. Agent, Buick and Ford, Spring St.
E. H. Seaman. Real Estate and Insurance, Lake St.
Elwood C. Smith. Attorney, Orange County Surrogate
H. E. Smith & Son. Painters and Paper Hangers, South Main St.
Smith & Strebel Co. Hardware, Plumbing, Heating, Lake St.
United Restaurant. George E. McCarthy, South Main St.
Wright Brothers. Meat and Provision Market
Zabriskie's Variety Store. Lake Street
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