Wellge map

From Pensapedia, the Pensacola encyclopedia
Revision as of 03:03, 22 April 2007 by Dscosson (talk | contribs) (i'll do the rest later)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Overview of the Wellge map

The Wellge map is an aerial rendering of Pensacola created in 1885 by Henry Wellge. The extremely detailed lithograph is a bird's eye perspective of downtown Pensacola, then a bustling port city.

A legend, directory and numbered points of interest line the bottom, along with inset illustrations of three locations: the New Continental Hotel, the Navy Yards and the Merchants' Hotel.

The map was published by Norris, Wellge & Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wellge toured across the continent and created similar renderings for more than 150 cities.

Details

See also the high-resolution version.

Points of interest

(Transcribed as written)

 B  Baptist.
 D  Presbyterian.
 E  Episcopal.
 G  Colored Baptist.
 4  County Jail.
 5  Opera House.
 7  Marine Hospital.
10  Round House and Shops.
13  Clubb's Block, A. V. Clubb's.
15  First National Bank { M. H. Sullivan, Prest.
W. A. S. Wheeler, Cash.
16  Brents Bank, F. C. Brent.
19  City Hotel, Ed. Sexauer, Prop.
20  Commercial Hotel.
22  Lumber and Timber Mill, Geo. W. Wright.
23  Planing Mill, Sash, Doors and Blind Mfg.C.H.Overman & Co
24  Pensacola Foundry, J. Cosgrove.
25  Golay Mills M. F. Gonzalez.
26  Livery Feed & Sale Stable, J. B. Robert's & Son.

Directory

Notes

References