A bird's-eye view of East Haddam, CT, published by O. H. Bailey in 1880. The map depicts lively activity along the Connecticut River, with steamboats and sailing vessels in view. More than 400 ships were built in the shipyards on the Connecticut River from the mid 1700's through 1877. An inset illustration of Goodspeed's Opera House is shown, just three years after its completion. More than 600 people attended the opening night in October, 1877.
Charming illustrations appear in the lower margin, including:
Goodspeed's Opera House, Store and Residence Champion House Gelston House Residence of W. C. Reynolds Residence of Christopher Tyler L. Boardman & Son Nickel Silver Works L. Boardman & Son Britannia Ware Manufactories Maplewood Music Seminary Complete reference list below.
Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations: 1. Luther Boardman & Son, Britannia Ware and Nickel Silver Manufactory 2. Goodspeed's Opera House and Store 3. Post-office, W. C. Reynolds, P. M. 4. W. A. Cone, Insurance & Real Estate 5. W. J. Squire, Manufacturer of Gill Netting 6. Jas. S. Ray, Coffin Trimmings Manufactory 7. W. J. Gates, Carriage Manufactory and General Blacksmithing 8. W. H. Hayden, Drain Tile and Sewer Pipe Manufactory 9. M. Dunn, Marble Works 10. National Bank of New England 11. J. Attwood, Attorney at Law 12. W. S. Brainard, Dentist 13. Samuel Cook, Furniture and Undertaking 14. J. C. Boylston, Merchant Tailor 15. Swan Bros., Livery and Sale Stable 16. Henry Hart, Barber, Clock and Watch Repairing 17. Gelston House 18. Residence of Luther Boardman 19. Residence of N. S. Boardman 20. Residence of Wm. H. Goodspeed A. Maplewood Music Seminary, D. S. Babcock, Principal B. Champion House, Watrous, Proprietor C. S. B. Warner, General Merchandise Store D. N. O. Harris, M. D., Druggist and Apothecary E. R. D. Spencer, General Merchandise F. H. H. Squire, Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots & Shoes, Drugs and Medicines, Crockery, Confectionery, Tobacco, etc. G. D. Watrous, General Merchandise H. D. B. Warner, Lumber, Coal, Flour, etc. I. St. Stephens Episcopal Church J. Rectory St. Stephens Episcopal Church K. Public School L. Steamboat Dock M. Broom Manufactory N. Residence of Christopher Tyler O. Residence of D. Watrous P. Residence of D. B. Warner Q. Residence of J. B. Gelston |