Wolcottville, Torrington.
ArtistDrawn by
John Warner Barber
(American, 1798 - 1885)
Date1834
MediumDrawing; pencil on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overalll height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 13/16in. (19 x 25cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley
Object number1953.5.266
DescriptionView of Wolcottville, the principal village of Torrington, from the Hartford Turnpike. A covered wagon travels down the main road, which is lined by a Virginia rail fence and later houses and possibly one of the four stores or two taverns. A post office is labeled to the left of the road near a large 3-story brick building used as a house of worship for various denominations. Just behind the house of worship one can see the "Litchfield turnpike" leading over the hills. The large brick building with the spire is a woolen factory. A small "stream" is shown to the right of town and some tree species are noted.
NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836. Wolcottville was the name of Torrington from 1813-1881Status
Not on view
