Mueller, August Henry (sold)
August Henry Mueller (December 1, 1857 - April 1, 1926) was a German-American printer, publisher, and lithographer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mueller was born in Philadelphia to German immigrant Adam Mueller. He was educated primarily in public schools before apprenticing as a lithographer. Mueller lived for a time in Philadelphia, before, meeting with considerable success, he acquired a stately home 'Romar-Florem' in nearby Narberth, PA. He served as Narberth's burgess (Mayor) from 1895 to1897. He is listed as a lithographer in Philadelphia directories as early as 1880 and continued to issue maps and county atlases until his death. Mueller died in his home in Narberth from a heart attack.
One of the earliest obtainable maps of Atlantic City.
Map of Atlantic City and Absecon Island.
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This is a rare 1902 August Henry Muller map of Absecon Island, including Atlantic City, issued in 1902. The map was published the year of Absecon's official incorporation as a city, making it one of the earliest obtainable separate issue maps of Atlantic City, Ventor, and Margate. The map is oriented to the northwest and covers all of Absecon Island from Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Absecon Inlet. The Boardwalk and Casino district of Atlantic City appears at right, with Youngs Ocean Pier, Auditorium Pier, Atlantic City Steel Pier, and Heinz Pier noted. Although long predating the casino period, Atlantic City in 1902 was still a hot spot for tourists. It offered luxurious grand hotels, the famous Boardwalk, sport fishing, spacious beaches, and golf. The Pennsylvania Railroad offered easy access connecting Atlantic City to both New York and Philadelphia. Quieter residential districts spread to the west, most offering commodious beach front real-estate that connects to the 'action' of Atlantic City via a convenient tram network. (more details)