Plats and plans, 1876-1949.

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Plats and plans, 1876-1949.

Plats of land and plans of buildings, roads, and a sewage system submitted to the board for information and documentation. Arranged chronologically.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8344825

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Maryland. Board of Public Works

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