Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.317 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

First Meeting House built in Connecticut.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 3/4 x 3 9/16in. (7 x 9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionSmall single-story building with a tall pyramidal roof. According to Barber's text it "is believed to be a correct representation of the First house ever in Connecticut for Christian worship. The drawing was obtained from a gentleman now deceased, who devoted considerable time and attention to antiquarian research in Hartford."

Object number1953.5.317

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

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