Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Oregon 1879-1956 1884-1928

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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Oregon 1879-1956 1884-1928

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The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Oregon are an extensive collection of detailed maps of 178 towns and cities in Oregon beginning in the 1880s. The maps depict both business and residential areas and provide information about the location of structures and type of construction.

25 cubic feet, including 5571 maps; 28 boxes, including 25 oversize boxes

eng,

Oregon State University Libraries Special Collections & Archives ResearchCenter

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