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This map appeared in 1872 in New Chicago, which was published by the Chicago Times.
The fine print just below the map reads, "In the above diagram only permanent structures
are included. None of the shanties which disfigure the lake front, or any portion of the
South Division's burnt district, are given. Wherever a building of brick, stone or iron has
been completed, or even commenced, the area which it covers is shown in black, the white
portion representing that portion of the South side's burnt section upon which no
rebuilding has yet begun. As the great interest in the work of reconstruction centers in the
South division, or great business heart of Chicago, the diagram presents only that portion
of the city." Some landmarks noted on the map: (A) The Times Building;
(B) Court-house Square; (C) Sherman House; (D) Michigan Central Depot; (E) Post
Office; (F) Aiken's Theatre; (J) City and County Offices; (K) Old Custom House; (M)
Potter Palmer's Hotel; (T) Gas works.
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