Description: 1874 Handcolored Street Map of Goshen, CONNECTICUT with PROPERTY OWNER NAMES - #1Y-058 Please visit our ebay store for printed on the front page other FANTASTIC Americana, Antiquarian Books and Ephemera. SEE PHOTO-----COMPLETE, ORIGINAL 1874 hand-colored map of Goshen, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. This map was published in the F.W. Beers County Atlas of Litchfield.with villages and districts of the time delineated by color.Nearly 150 years old!! Perfect for framing and display! This map measures 15.5 X 12". The town was incorporated in 1739, one year after settlement of the town center began. The community was named after the Land of Goshen, in Egypt. The Congregational church was founded the following year. During the 18th century, Goshen was a farming, and later, prosperous business community. Gunmakers from the town such as the Medad Hills manufactured guns during the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War. Other notable business include the pineapple cheese factory and the Brooks pottery shop.The first school in Goshen was built in 1753. A seminary for young women was established in 1819. The Goshen Academy was established several years later and became a well-regarded preparatory school during the 19th century.Settlers from Goshen were the first to settle Hudson Township, Summit County, Ohio, in the Connecticut Western Reserve.Very Good Condition. This listing includes the complete entire original map, hand-colored and printed 1877, nearly 150 years old. VINTAGE BOOKS AND FINE ART stands behind all of the items that we sell with a no questions asked, money back guarantee. Every item we sell is original printed on the date indicated at the beginning of its description, unless clearly stated as a reproduction in the header AND text body. U.S. buyers pay calculated priority postage which includes waterproof plastic and a heavy cardboard flat to protect your purchase from damage in the mail. International postage is quoted when we are informed as to where the package is to be sent. We do combine postage (to reduce postage costs) for multiple purchases sent in the same package. We accept payment by PAYPAL. We ship packages daily. This is truly a piece OF HISTORY that YOU CAN OWN! Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 65 USD
Location: Oxford, Maryland
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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US State: Connecticut
Year: 1874
