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Annapolis on an 1877 Map

This map from the Library of Congress records Annapolis in 1877.

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1877 map of Annapolis
1877 map of Annapolis. Source: Library of Congress.

Okay, this isn’t Baltimore, but it’s a really cool old map. And, we all love maps. I present to you … Annapolis in 1877.

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