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Originally Posted by odinthor
The Birdseye map was copyrighted in 1909 . . . but can we determine when it was actually sketched?
For anyone who needs a link to this very useful map:
https://www.loc.gov/item/2005632465/ |
The map should have been correct as of the fall of 1909. However, the mapmakers included the Union League building at 2nd and Hill,
the construction of which did not begin until about the very end of 1909 (it opened in March 1911).
October 3, 1909,
Los Angeles Times @ Newspapers.com
December 19, 1909,
Los Angeles Times @ Newspapers.com
Nonetheless, thank you Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Gates!