A great gift item for any New England history buff, and moreover those that reside in Litchfield County and Litchfield Connecticut.  We sell these books on behalf of the Litchfield Historical Society.

The Making of a New England Town presents the story of the remarkable town and area of Litchfield, CT. With a lively exploration of the buildings and landscapes of Litchfield Village, Bantam, Northfield, Milton and South Farms (now Morris) this sumptuous volume is illustrated with dozens of maps, photographs, and paintings— many published for the first time. Beginning with the 1715 founding of the settlement, Litchfield traces the town’s evolution through successive eras as colonial outpost, prosperous county seat, vital center of local manufacturing, desirable seasonal resort, and thriving dairy-farming community. Rachel Carley’s authoritative text examines the important role played by church and politics in Connecticut’s colonial town planning, and explores a broad range of building types—from meetinghouse to mansion—in the context of significant social and economic developments in New England’s history.

303 pages

ISBN#9780980199420

This item is a brand new stock item that will be shipped shrink wrapped, bubble wrapped and inside a white cardboard book box and sent via USPS Media Mail.  Based on your zip code the calculated shipping amount will be added at checkout.