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Plat of the Subdivision of Block 6 Bushnells Add to Chicago
By:
Samuel S. Greeley
Date:
April 4, 1877
Dimensions:
18.5 x 10 inches (47 x 25.4 cm)
Signatures:
Samuel S. Greeley (City Surveyor), Mahlon D. Ogden (Executor & Trustee of
Estate), Edwin H. Sheldon (Executor of Estate), Charles Ogden (Notary Public), H. J. Jones
(Examiner of Subdivisions)
This map shows Block 6 of Bushnell’s Addition subdivided into thirty-six lots of nearly equal
size. The block is bisected by an alley, which still exists today along with some of the original
lot dimensions. This block is located across the street (Clark St.) from Washington Square and
within steps from the location of Mahlon D. Ogden’s home, where the Newberry Library is now
located. As noted in the script, Mahlon D. Ogden was both the Executor and Trustee of the
Estate according to the last Will and Testament of William E. Jones. It should also be noted that
this map was created one day after the death of William B. Ogden.
Condition:
Contemporary folding that resulted in several edge splits. Some paper loss within
letters of the stamp seal. Ink stamp and scrip on the verso.