(MN - St. Paul) St. Paul, Minn. - N. America -U.S. A small copperplate engraving for

A small copperplate engraving for the Polish city of Wroclaw

Just catches the headwaters of the Platte river as it swings behind Pikes peak and notes

roads and major topography

"Manifest Destiny"

(MN - St. Paul) St. Paul, Minn. - N. America -U.S. A small copperplate engraving forSt. Paul, Minn. When Minnesota became a state in 1858, St. Paul was its capital and 1,000 steamboats were in service for settlers who had come to press toward the frontier. Settlers called it the "Last City of the East" as they headed west to the Minnesota and Dakota Territory frontiers. By the time of this birds eye in 1874, the city had grown significantly and was experiencing a bit of an industrial boom. This birds eye gives and amazing overview,