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A Rare Look at Austin, Texas from 1885: 8 Stunning Fire Maps

Take a rare look at Austin, Texas in 1885 with these 8 stunning fire maps. Click on the maps for a larger version, and explore a piece of history!
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Below is a great series of fire maps for Austin, Texas from way back in 1885. Check them out, and make sure you click on them for the larger version. You’re going to love these.

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 1 of 8)

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 2 of 8)

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 3 of 8)

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 4 of 8)

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 5 of 8)

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 6 of 8)

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 7 of 8)

Austin, Texas Sanborn fire map from 1885 (map 8 of 8)

Source: Library of Congress

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