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George Franklin Cram was an American mapmaker and publisher associated with Chicago during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His company produced commercial atlases, wall maps, railway maps, and other geographic reference works for schools, businesses, and households. Publications bearing the George F. Cram name helped distribute regularly updated cartographic information to a broad United States audience.
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Who was George Franklin Cram?
George Franklin Cram was an American mapmaker and publisher associated with Chicago. His company produced commercial atlases, wall maps, and other geographic reference works.
What did the George F. Cram Company publish?
The company published atlases, wall maps, railway maps, and educational geographic materials. Its products served schools, businesses, and households.
Was George Franklin Cram a Chicago map publisher?
Yes. His publishing work was strongly associated with Chicago during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
What kind of maps did George Franklin Cram make?
Cram's business made practical reference maps rather than only scholarly maps. Its catalog included railway maps, commercial atlases, and wall maps for schools and offices.
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