Historic Map - Stafford Springs, CT - 1878

View of Stafford Springs, Conn. 1878.

Reproduction drawing of the community known as Stafford Springs, CT, published by O. H. Bailey & Co. in 1878. Downtown Stafford was once called Stafford Springs. It began as a agricultural community, but with the fast-moving waters of the tributaries of the Willimantic River, industrialization was fast at hand. By the mid-1800's Stafford Springs was connected by railroad to markets all through New England. Several Union force supplies, including cannon balls, were made here during the Civil War.

The map features clearly labeled street names with lively scenes of railroad, carriage and pedestrian traffic. It features inset illustrations of Mineral Springs Manufacturing Co., Residence of Julius Converse "Woodlawn", Stafford National Bank, Converseville Co's. Mills, Residence of B. Wells Patten, Residence of Robbins Patten and Granite Mill Co.

Complete reference list below.

Features numbered references to the following locations:

1. Post Office and N. L. N. R. R. Depot
2. Congregational Church
3. M. E. Church
4. Grace Episcopal Church
5. St. Edward's R. C. Church
6. St. Edward's R. C. School
7. St. Mary's Convent
8. Public Schools
9. Stafford National Bank
10. Savings Bank of Stafford Springs
11. C. Fox & Co., Manufacturers of Woolens
12. Mineral Springs Woolen Manufacturing Co., Julius Converse, Treasurer
13. Granite Mills Co., Cottons, Geo. M. Ives, Agent
14. Converseville Co., Woolens, B. W. Patten, Agent
15. Glen Co. Cotton Warp, etc., E. C. Pinney, Agent
16. Phoenix Woolen Co., Woolens, Chas. Holt, Agent
17. Rowitser Bros.
18. Wm. Smith & Co., Manufacturers' Supplies
19. E. C. Dennis, Grain, Meal and Feed
20. C. J. Holmes, Coal and Lumber
21. G. H. Baker, Furniture, Carpets, etc.
22. Warren's Block
23. Henry Smith, Dentist
24. Rockwell's Block
25. J. H. Reed, Attorney at Law
26. R. D. Davison, Attorney at Law
27. Foster's Block
28. F. Chamberlin, Home Insurance Co.
29. Mrs. O. Dorman, Home Dining Rooms
30. F. N. Crane, Harness Manufacturer
31. Geo. O. Cleaveland, Flour, Grain, &c.
32. Mrs. Geo. O. Cleaveland, Furniture, Notions, &c.
33. E. A. Buck & Co., Hardware
34. B. F. Taylor, Organs, Notions, etc.
35. W. A. Comins, Carriage Shop and Blacksmithing
36. Dr. C. H. Lampear
37. C. B. Newton, M. D.
38. Thompson & Whiton, Groceries
39. Lyman Cushman, Livery Stable
40. Gary Bros., Livery Stable
41. J. F. Brooks, Road Scrapers
42. Bidwell & Smith, Meat Market
43. J. E. Walker & Co., Blue Front Clothing House
44. Stafford Springs House