Gift of Newton C. Brainard, 1948.19.1 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Map of New Say Brook

SurveyorSurveyed by William R. Clarke American

DraftsmanDrawn by William R. Clarke American

PrinterProbably printed by Kellogg & Bulkeley American, 1867 - 1990

Dateafter 1870

MediumLithography; black printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/8 x 13in. (18.7 x 33cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 3/8 x 16 1/2in. (26.4 x 41.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Newton C. Brainard

DescriptionMap of what was referred to as New Say Brook, Connecticut, depicting the lower peninsula of Old Saybrook, with the South Cove to the north, the Connecticut River to the east, and the Long Island Sound to the south. 317 numbered lots of land are depicted, marked with crosses to indicate that they have already been sold, or two lines to indicate that they are withdrawn from sale. Fenwick Hall, a hotel, is depicted in the middle of the peninsula. An unnamed railroad line with a depot and bridge, is shown crossing the peninsula on the left side of the map.

Object number1948.19.1

MarkingsVerso, center, stamped in blue ink: "CtHi"InscribedRecto, top left corner, handwritten in brown ink: "56774"

Top left corner, handwritten in pencil: "Now Fenwick"

Top left, printed in black ink: "MAP OF / NEW SAY BROOK."

Bottom right, printed in black ink: "Wm. R. CLARKE, C.S."NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals about 420 feet

Constituent Note: A different version of this map bears the imprint of The Kellogg & Bulkeley Company. It is likely but not certain that this version was also printed by Kellogg & Bulkeley.

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