Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps (1867–1970) are available at the Hayner Public Library, Illinois Room.
Digital images of the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps can be viewed and printed in a few easy steps. These maps, used by architects, urban planners, and land developers, are also an informative resource for anyone interested in researching Illinois properties prior to 1970. The maps provide a wealth of information such as building outline, size and shape, construction materials used, placement of windows and doors, and house numbers. Also depicted are street and sidewalk widths, boundaries, underground pipelines, wells, water mains, and railroads.
In short, the Sanborn Maps enable researchers to trace the architectural history of an individual building or entire communities. Come visit the Illinois Room and browse this database collection of historical state maps. For more information please contact the Genealogy & Local History Department at 618-462-0677, ext. 2859.