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From: "JackFlak" <>
Subject: Re: [QUEENS] platt maps
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 22:08:48 -0700

Thank you, David, for this explanation! I have often wondered what these
maps were, they sounded "technical", though, so I didn't ask. Your
explanation will no doubt be helpful to many others who also wouldn't ask!

Thanks,

Jack
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From: David Lindstedt <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 6:18 PM
Subject: [QUEENS] platt maps


> Many of you may know about "platt" maps, but I just became educated, so
> thought I would pass this along.
>
> Awhile back Dave Robers was kind enough to send me a copy of an old map
> believed to be about 1888-1890 vintage. What was most interesting about
> the map is it had all the houses shown along with the owners names.
>
> Platt maps, I have learned are, tax maps. Today these generally only have
> the lot and block or parcel number listed, which then has to be looked up
> in the "tax computer" to find the owner.
>
> Years ago these maps showed the location of the buildings and the name of
> the building owners, so the tax collector knew who to collect the tax
from.
>
> Many of these old Platt maps are available through the local library or
> historical society.
>
> What is great about them is 100 years ago, most neighbors were related.
>
> Dave
>
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