Gift of Mrs. George Nichols, 1985.212.2 © 2003 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Map of Lower Village, Willimantic, Connecticut

Date1835

MediumDrawing; graphite, black ink, and watercolor on wove paper on fabric

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 43 3/4 x 26in. (111.1 x 66cm)
Sheet (height x width): 44 3/4 x 27in. (113.7 x 68.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Nichols

DescriptionPlan of the village of Willimantic on the Willimantic River. Buildings include a sawmill, a paper mill, and a grist mill, and other unidentified buildings. A quarry on the south side of the river, near the Jillson property is inscribed, "This stone is gneiss. It is durable, strong, and / easily dressed, and a beautiful material for / building. It is found here in inexhaustible / quantities." A bridge crosses the river near the quarry. The turnpikes to Hartford and to Middletown are labeled. Another road is labeled "Proposed Road" and another road is labeled "Union Street." Arrows at lower left indicate true north and magnetic north.

Object number1985.212.2

NotesCartographic Note: One inch equals 4 rods

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