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Where are all my history nerds? Raise your hands. This week is for you. I’m talking historic maps, digitized collections and crowd-sourced cartography projects. I KNOW! Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are large-scale maps created to help fire insurance agents determine the risk associated with properties. They contain a surprising amount of detail about a building's size, shape, construction materials, and fire protection systems that might just help you plan a great remodel.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2215
By Della Hansmann | Mid-Century Design Expert and owner of Mid Mod Midwest4.9
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Where are all my history nerds? Raise your hands. This week is for you. I’m talking historic maps, digitized collections and crowd-sourced cartography projects. I KNOW! Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are large-scale maps created to help fire insurance agents determine the risk associated with properties. They contain a surprising amount of detail about a building's size, shape, construction materials, and fire protection systems that might just help you plan a great remodel.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2215

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