I think what you are referring to are the Mutual Assurance Society
maps... which are online.
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From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
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Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] Madison's map (of Richmond?) 1805
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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