Paducah 1873 "Birds Eye View"

It was common practice in post-Civil War America for communities to be depicted in bird's-eye views showing buildings, people, animals boats, rivers, streams and railroad lines. This mural recreates an 1873 Bird's -Eye View Map of Paducah which now hangs in the market House Museum.

After surviving the Civil War with only minor damage, Paducah in 1873 was a prosperous and growing city. Much of the community's prosperity was due to its river and rail facilities, many of which are illustrated in this mural. By 1900, Paducah had grown to be one of the largest manufacturing and distributing centers in Kentucky and was classified as a 2nd class city.

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1. Court House

2. Male Seminary

3. County Jail

4. Public Schools

5. Hospital

6. Railroad Pres. Church

7. Hub & Spoke factory

8. Fort Anderson

9. Vaughn Tobacco Whrs.

10. Kay, Cobb & Co. Tobacco

11. Allard & Son Flour Mill Episcopal