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Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836 A Plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02118 Author/Creator: Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836 Place Written: London, England Type: Map Date: 1777 Pagination: 1 map : b&w Height: 64 cm, Width: 57 cm Order a Copy

Surveyed by N. Scull and G. Heap, engraved by William Faden. Includes military information relative to the American Revolution. Also has an inset image of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

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