Muncie Bird’s Eye View
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Title |
Muncie Bird’s Eye View |
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Owning Institution |
Courtesty of Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries |
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Item ID |
G4094-M9A3-1884-05 |
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Description |
This bird's eye view shows Muncie, Indiana in 1884. The lower portion of the image shows James Boyce and Co. bagging and handle factory, the James Boyce residence, and Boyce Block building. Originally from Ireland, Boyce came to Muncie in 1870 and began to develop machinery for use in the flax industry. In 1871 he obtained a patent for a flax thrashing and separating machine, which he used in his flax-bagging factory, James Boyce and Company. During the next few years his manufacturing interests expanded to include such products as shoes, shovel handles, and rivets. His endeavors proved to be quite successful and he became one of the largest employers in eastern Indiana. |
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Subject |
Boyce, James, 1833-1910
Muncie (Ind.)
Factories
Maps
Bird's eye views
Residences |
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Creator |
O.H. Bailey & Co. |
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Date |
1884 |
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Time Period |
1880s (1880-1889) |
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Geographic Location |
Indiana--Delaware County--Muncie |
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Source Collection Name |
Muncie and Delaware County Historic Maps and Atlases Collection |
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Source Collection Number |
G4094-M9A3-1884-05 |
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Digital Collection Name |
Assorted Images from IHS Collections |
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Digital Collection Number |
V0002 |
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Format of Original |
Map |
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Size of Original |
16 x 20 in. |
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Digital Format |
JP2000 |
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Resolution |
600 ppi |
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Notes |
Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce. |
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Destination IN Journey |
Destination Indiana James Boyce, Manufacturing Pioneer Journey |
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Type |
Image |
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Copyright Notice |
Digital Image 2017 Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries. All Rights Reserved. |
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CONTENTdm number |
5659 |
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