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Metropolis Blue Print Plat Map

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Maps, Atlases & Globes - US - Pre-1900 Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Metropolis Blue Print Plat Map
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Creating the town of Metropolis was the project of an eastern businessman, Harry L. Pierce. He purchased 40,000 acres of desert land in 1910 and hired a respected Salt Lake City contractor, P. J. “Pat” Moran, to build a dam on Bishop Creek. Once the dam was complete, the Company stepped up its promotional campaign. In an attempt to demonstrate permanence, the Company built the amusement hall, a post office, a school, a train depot, and a magnificent modern hotel, complete with an electric generator, central heating, and hot and cold running water in every room. A railroad spur was extended to the town site, and regular passenger service began in 1912. The population grew to nearly 700. Superficially the town seemed a success, but it faced serious problems. Pierce had failed to obtain water rights to Bishop Creek. Because residents could not irrigate, many tried dry-farming wheat without lasting success. Lower rainfall and Mormon crickets ended the experiment. Pierce declared bankruptcy in 1920. There can be no doubt this map was used to lure new residents to this soon-to-be extinct city! Framed 31.5 x 31.5 inches. Dated October 6, 1916. Show the park, railroad line, school, etc. major creasing and staining on right. Still a great historic piece. State: Nevada City: Metropolis HWAC#: 47334 Date: 1916