Not in New York, but in the 1740s as a result of a suggestion by Benjamin  
Franklin Popple's huge map of North America was hung in Pennsylvania's assembly  
room.  The depiction of New York on this map is interesting.  It was  still 
hanging there in 1776, as noted by John Adams in a letter to his  wife.  Adams 
also wrote to her that the Board of War was collecting maps  and was hanging 
the collection in the War Office.  
 
 
In a message dated 6/6/2007 11:03:11 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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To:  [log in to unmask]
Subject: [NYHIST-L] Maps in Public  Buildings
 
I am investigating  the distribution and use of maps in New York between 1750 
- 1830.  One of  the subjects that interests me is the extent to which maps 
were displayed at  that time in public buildings, such as taverns, libraries, 
museums, and  courthouses.  Does anyone know of  specific instances of maps 
being  put on public display at that time?  Any information at all would be  
helpful.
 

 
David  Allen
 
Encinitas, CA








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