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A History of Tennallytown: From 1903 Map to Google Map

Take a journey through time with this fascinating post about the history of Tennallytown. From a 1903 map to a modern-day Google Map, you won’t want to miss this fascinating post.

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Detail of a map labeled Tennallytown, showing streets and subdivided lots. Source: Library of Congress.

What … did I spell this incorrectly? Nope, but you should checkout this post about the history of the neighborhood’s name.

This map shows the area back in 1903 and it’s fascinating to see up close.

1903 map of Tennallytown
1903 map of Tennallytown (Library of Congress)

And here is the Google Map from today.

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Topics1900s · Tenleytown

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