1932 Map of Chicago about 1832

A fine example of the rare first state of Walter Conley's "Map of Chicago about 1832," which was created to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of Chicago as a town with a population of roughly 350 residents on August 5, 1833. This map is #37 in a limited run of 100 copies that were made for the Century of Progress World's Fair. We are aware of just four other examples of this work, three of which reside in the Chicago Historical Society and one uncolored example held by Pennsylvania State University Libraries. The map offers a window into the early days of Chicago with just twenty blocks laid just south of the main branch of the Chicago River. Some of the city's earliest schools, churches, and establishments are noted including Sam Miller's Public House, Hubbard's Warehouse, the Sauganash Tavern, Wolfe Tavern, Dr. Wolcott, and of course the 2nf Fort Dearborn to name a few. The river is shown in its most natural state, save for the direct channel to Lake Michiga