Plats and field notes of canal property, leases, and adjacent property, 1947-1958.

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Plats and field notes of canal property, leases, and adjacent property, 1947-1958.

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Survey plats and field notes prepared for the Dept. of Public Works describe Will and Cook County canal land and adjacent property showing streets and blocks; rivers; creeks; lakes; boundary stakes; railroads; and other features (e.g., exisiting subdivisions). To protect canal property from encroachment, leased canal property location; lessee name; and lease number are indicated.

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