1905 Plat of Section H of Glenwood Cemetery
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The document contains a plat map dated November 24, 1905, for Section H of Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas. It is certified by John F. Dickson, the President of the Glenwood Board of Trustees. The inscription on the map reads: "This is to certify that the Board of Trustees of Glenwood Cemetery has adopted the following plot of Section H in Glenwood Cemetery, located in the City of Houston Harris County Texas on November 24, 1905. John F. Dickson President of the Board of Trustees." Additionally, there is an inscription indicating that a notary public served as a witness to the certification of this plot.
The map serves as a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the rich landscape and cultural context of Glenwood Cemetery during the late 19th century.
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topographic surveys
plats (maps)
Maps
Survey drawings
1905
Map
Survey
John F. Dickson
Glenwood Cemetery
German Cemetery
Section H
Board of Trustees
Glenwood Cemetery Incorporated
Nov 24, 1905
Nov 24, 1905
1 map
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1905 Map of Plat H of Glenwood Cemetery
The document contains a plat map dated November 24, 1905, for Section H of Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas. It is certified by John F. Dickson, the President of the Glenwood Board of Trustees. The inscription on the map reads: "This is to certify that the Board of Trustees of Glenwood Cemetery has adopted the following plot of Section H in Glenwood Cemetery, located in the City of Houston Harris County Texas on November 24, 1905. John F. Dickson President of the Board of Trustees." Additionally, there is an inscription indicating that a notary public served as a witness to the certification of this plot.
Glenwood Cemetery Incorporated
Nov 24, 1905
Folder
Maps
Survey drawings
1905
map
survey
plat
Glenwood Cemetery
Board of Trustees
John F. Dickson
German Cemetery
Section H
Map
11 in
9-1/2 in
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Permanent
Pre Exhibit
Poor
Bleeding
Fading
Creasing
Fold
Missing Areas / Holes
Sep 25, 2025
The item exhibits numerous creases and folds, resulting in a worn and aged appearance. There are notable rips along the edges of the document, detracting from its overall integrity. Furthermore, the ink from pen markings has bled significantly, creating unsightly smudges that obscure portions of the text and diminish readability.
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Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.