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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Kirkpatrick Catalogue entry: "2465 i Harrison T. Map of the Isthmus of Panama representing the line of the Panama rail road as constructed under the direction of George M. Totten ... Jamaica, 1857. New York, Endicott, 1857. 1 sheet. (W. Nelson). [see p.]."Alternate title from cover. MS note inside front cover reads "Capt. R. F. Burton ..." Probably obtained while Burton was in South America between 1865 and 1868. Profile of the Panama Railroad Cover MS notes: Capt. R.F. Burton; --Nelson, Con--- Cover Sticker: R.B. 11492 B.. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Feet. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS note: 11492b. Stamps: Kensington Public Libraries.
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This map excerpted from 50311. Table: Listing Churches, Schools, Engine Houses, Banks. MS note: 50311. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, feet. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography.
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"Divided into 310 shares Each share entitled to a Lot 25 Feet Front by 140 ft. in Depth." An inset map of the area inland from Hunters Point. Submap: Greater San Francisco locating Golden Gate Homesteads.. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Feet. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 273143.
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A map in six sheets reproduced in color and with written foreword. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, feet. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography.
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Three different gauges are shown for parts of the system. The standard 4 feet 8-1/2 inches is shown in red, the more common Southern gauge of 5 feet in blue, One minor section of 5 ft 6 inches near Little Rock shown in yellow. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography.
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"Divided into 494 shares, Each Share entitled to one lot 25ft. Front by 10 Ft. in depth. August 1868." A subdivision near Hunters Point. Small map gives interesting details of the city. Submap: San Francisco. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Feet. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS note: 273147.
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