Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.190 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society. This image ha ...

Westville (New Haven)

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber (American, 1798 - 1885)

Dateprobably 1835

MediumDrawing; pencil on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 13/16in. (20 x 25cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

Object number1953.5.190

DescriptionThe steep trap rock cliffs of West Rock are on the right, with the village of Westville at its foot. The road that leads steeply downhill in the foreground later became Whalley Avenue. It crosses the West River on a bridge. Most of the houses of Westville lie beyond the bridge. The "Congregational Ch[urch]" and the "Methodist Ch[urch}" are identified by notations. Details of the Congregational Church and two other buildings are above the main drawing.

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836.

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