Gift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard, 1965.33.32 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Map of New Say Brook

PrinterPrinted by Kellogg & Bulkeley (American, 1867 - 1990)

Dateabout 1870

MediumLithography; black printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/2 x 14 7/8in. (21.6 x 37.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 10 1/2 x 16 7/8in. (26.7 x 42.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the heirs of Morgan B. Brainard

Object number1965.33.32

DescriptionMap of what was referred to as New Say Brook, Connecticut, depicting the lower peninsula of Old Saybrook, with the South Cove to the north, the Connecticut River to the east, and the Long Island Sound to the south. 317 numbered lots of land are depicted, marked with crosses to indicate that they have already been sold, or two lines to indicate that they are withdrawn from sale. Fenwick Hall, a hotel, is depicted in the middle of the peninsula. An unnamed railroad line with a depot and bridge, is shown crossing the peninsula on the left side of the map.

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