Illinois State Business Directory 1860-

<p>This meticulously reproduced directory Illinois State Business Directory 1860- offers a fascinating glimpse into the commercial landscape of Illinois during a pivotal era in American history. Compiled by Smith & DuMoulin and Montague T. Platt this comprehensive reference work accurately compiles and alphabetically arranges mercantile professional manufacturing and mechanical departments under their respective headings. </p><p>Beyond a simple listing of businesses the directory provides invaluable information respecting banks insurance companies and other financial institutions operating within the state. Researchers historians genealogists and anyone interested in the economic and social fabric of 19th-century Illinois will find this volume an indispensable resource. Experience the past through this detailed snapshot of Illinois's burgeoning economy.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>