Faust’s Map of the City and County of San Francisco, California

Date: 1900
Place: San Francisco
Dimensions: 76 x 61 cm (30 x 24 in)
Condition Rating: VG

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Gorgeous pre-1906 earthquake map of San Francisco.

Details

Fine representation of San Francisco before the great earthquake and fire of 1906, in particularly attractive colors. It depicts many interesting 19th century features of the city, including Sutro Baths and Heights, the railway at today’s Land’s End, old rancho designations, waterworks, new land developments, the Lone Mountain cemeteries, and more.

Cartographer(s):

Galloway Litho. Co. SF Henry W. Faust

Henry W. Faust issued at least seventeen editions of his map of San Francisco both in pocket form (accompanied by a street directory, city guide, or both, or neither) and as wall maps. All editions of this map are uncommon and sought after.

Condition Description

Very nice.

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