1903 Baist real estate atlas of Palisades

A Look at the Palisades: A Comparison of a 1903 and Today’s Map

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We haven’t posted a good old map in a while, so here is one from 1903, showing the Palisades.

1903 Baist real estate atlas of Palisades
1903 Baist real estate atlas of Palisades

Source: Library of Congress

And here is the map of the area today.

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2 thoughts on “A Look at the Palisades: A Comparison of a 1903 and Today’s Map”

  1. Interesting to see AU referred to “The American Methodist University.” As an alumni, I’ve never heard that name, only American U and The American U.

  2. Girls Reform School?! No Ward Circle?! And a lot of street names that were later changed, perhaps when Miller started Wesley Heights and Spring Valley developments. Great map, thanks!

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