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This 1856 map of Skaneateles provides a detailed cadastral and pictorial representation of both the town and village. Surveyed and drawn by Frank French and lithographed in Philadelphia, this is perhaps the largest and most detailed representations of the town and village published in the middle of the 19th Century.
The map is divided into two parts. On the left side, the Town of Skaneateles is depicted, subdivided into land plots labeled with the names of property owners, school district numbers, and some topographical features such as streams and roads. The lake — Skaneateles Lake — dominates the western part of the town. The right side features the Village of Skaneateles, laid out with named streets, lot divisions, and waterways, including the outlet of Skaneateles Lake. A small inset also details "Mottville," a hamlet to the north of the village.
A key section provides symbols for school houses, shops, post offices, sawmills, blacksmiths, and churches, helping to identify village features. A corresponding business directory lists numerous merchants, craftsmen, and service providers. The inset views include:
- Lake House, a hotel operated by N.W. Fay.
- Venetia Place, the residence of Hezekiah Earl.
- Hart Lot Distillery, also under the proprietorship of Hezekiah Earl.
- Residence of E.M. Buach, a neoclassical mansion.
- Residence of John Snook.
- View of place belonging to H.L. Roosevelt.
- Residence of E. Norman Leslie.
- Residence of N. De Cost, labeled as a "Geologist & Mineralogist".
These images provide valuable architectural and cultural insight into the built environment of mid-19th-century Skaneateles.
Rarity
The map is apparently unrecored.
No copies listed in OCLC. We were unable to find any other auction or dealer catalog records.
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