John A Caplen's Map of Galveston

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IdentifierMaps_1037aDate1890DescriptionA prominent local real estate businessman and publisher of the Real Estate Bulletin newspaper in Galveston, John A. Caplen published this version of J.V. Smith's 1875 map of Galveston (see Maps_351a, "Map of Galveston") as an advertisement. He later founded the town of Caplen, Texas on Bolivar Peninsula.

Oleander Park appears on this map, although it is not present on the 1890 Denver resurvey maps. Language NoteEnglishSubjectGalveston (Tex)--MapsCopyright StatementNo Copyright – Non-Commercial Use OnlySize69x100 centimeters.PublisherJohn A CaplenPrinterFrey Stationary CoCartographerJV Smith

CollectionRosenberg Library map collection

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John A Caplen's Map of Galveston