Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.25 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

South view of the churches in Bridgeport, Con.

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

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 1/8 x 4 3/4in. (8 x 12cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

Object number1953.5.25

DescriptionA view of the four churches in the town of Bridgeport. From right to left along the road are the Second Congregational Church followed by the Baptist Church. The third building in the row is the First Congregational Church followed by the Methodist Church. The summit of Golden Hill can be seen beyond the Methodist Church.

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

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