Jessica
I am not referring to the Sanborn Maps.  Library of Va has a different
series that was used in that part of Va in the 1800s. I don't recall the
name but something like MSS. The reference desk will know what I am talking
about.

On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 5:38 PM, James Burnett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Jessica
> I am not familiar with Madison's map of 1805 but have you tried the Fire
> Insurance Maps held by the Library of Va.?  We found some buildings in
> nearby Petersburg listed as far back as 1820 on those maps and they are
> still standing today. I am sure they have similar maps for Richmond. They
> give building purpose and size along with policy number and details of
> construction and value.
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 4:31 PM, Jessica Bankston <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am researching a demolished structure that once sat on Council Chamber
>> Hill on Shockoe
>> Hill in Richmond VA.  The property is referenced in a 1903 Times Dispatch
>> article, as being
>> depicted on this "Madison's map of 1805."
>>
>> I would like to know if anyone has heard of/seen this map and know where
>> it is
>> housed/available to view?
>>
>> Much appreciation,
>> Jessica Bankston
>>
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