Southeast view of Wolcottville, Torrington.
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 number1953.5.265
DescriptionView of the central part of Wolcottville (Torrington) from the Hartford Turnpike. The Litchfield Turnpike appears passing over the hills in the left background. The three-story building below it was used as a house of worship by various denominations. The other large building with a spire is a woolen factory.
NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historica l Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836. Wolcottville was the name of Torrington from 1813-1881.Status
Not on view
