COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Enthoffer, Joseph, 1818-1901
Author:
Bastert, A.
Author:
Donegan, P. H.
Date:
1872
Short Title:
Sheet No. VIII. Map of the City of Washington
Publisher:
A. Petersen and J. Enthoffer of the U.S. Coast Survey
Publisher Location:
Washington, D.C.
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
59
Obj Width cm:
85
Scale 1:
3,000
Note:
Cadastral and topographical map of the City of Washington. Showing Alms House Cemetery and Congressional Cemetery.
State/Province:
District of Columbia
City:
Washington (D.C.)
Subject:
Real property
Subject:
Insurance, Fire
Full Title:
Map of the City of Washington : Showing the Sub-Divisions ... Published by A. Petersen and J. Enthoffer of the U.S. Coast Survey 1872.
List No:
13552.010
Page No:
No. 8
Series No:
10
Publication Author:
Enthoffer, Joseph, 1818-1901
Publication Author:
Bastert, A.
Publication Author:
Donegan, P. H.
Pub Date:
1872
Pub Title:
Map of the City of Washington : Showing the Sub-Divisions, Grades and General Configuration of the Ground in equidistances from 5 to 5 feet altitude. Compiled with the assistance of the City Sur. P.H. Donegan by A. Bastert and J. Enthoffer. Published by A. Petersen and J. Enthoffer of the U.S. Coast Survey 1872 : For sale by Philp & Solomons.
Pub Note:
Large-scale Cadastral map of Washington, D.C., by Joseph Entoffer and A. Bastert with the assistance of Washington, D.C. City Surveyor P.H. Donegan. Title from sheet no. 1. 1 map in 10 double page sheets, 59 x 85 or smaller, accompanied by pastedown index map inside front cover: “Map of the cities of Washington and Georgetown, D.C.”, 44 x 43. Cadastral map showing lot lines, lot numbers, block numbers and street names. The maps show roads, landmarks, parks, public buildings. Maps are particularly focused on the fire-fighting infrastructure of the city, showing the city's fire alarm boxes and fire hydrants ("fire plugs"). Includes "Table showing the width of the streets." And list of “Avenues”. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. In 1872 the Board of Public Works introduced the first comprehensive set of building regulations in Washington which addressed health and safety matters, particularly fire safety. Before 1872, builders in Washington had been operating under guidelines first issued by President Washington in 1791, and reissued, reaffirmed, and adapted by later governments. Bound in cloth covered boards, quarter bound with gilt lettering "Map of Washington, D.C. 1872." on front cover.
Pub List No:
13552.000
Pub Type:
City Atlas
Pub Maps:
11
Pub Height cm:
63
Pub Width cm:
45
Image No:
13552010.jp2
Authors:
Enthoffer, Joseph, 1818-1901; Bastert, A.; Donegan, P. H.
Link To Source
Sheet No. VIII. Map of the City of Washington
