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Rare city plan of Holyoke, Massachusetts, published and Lithographed by Henry Thomas of Holyoke.
The map shows this historic mill town on the Connecticut River, modern location of the famous 'Five Colleges' region of the Pioneer Valley, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The town is divided into wards, each of which is shaded a different color to allow for easy differentiation. Buildings are illustrated throughout the city, many of which are labeled, including the grammar school, high school, city hall, as well as numerous businesses and churches.
Three canals cut through the city and the Connecticut River Railroad traverses a few city wards before reaching the bank of the Connecticut River.
