A bird's-eye view of Higganum, CT, published by O. H. Bailey in 1881. Situated along the banks of the Connecticut River, with a natural cove, the river port village is still considered the center of activity in the town of Haddam, as it was throughout the 1800's. The map depicts a lively community, with sailing vessels and riverboats on the Connecticut River.
Inset illustrations include:
Higganum Manufacturing Corporation, Agricultural Implements
Residence of H. Scovil
Manufactories of D. & H. Scovil's Improved Plantation Hoe
Residence of D. Scovil
Chase, Reed & Co., Manufacturers of Builders Hardware
L. C. & L. B. Barry
Complete reference list below.
Features numbered references to the following locations:
1. Higganum Manufacturing Corporation, Agricultural Implements
2. D. & H. Scovil, Manufacturers of Scovil's Improved Planter's Hoe
3. Chase, Reed & Co., Manufacturers of Builders Hardware
4. Stevens, Hotchkiss & Hubbard, Manufactuers of Chandeliers, Lamp Fixtures & c.
5. Russell & Co., Manufactuers of Cotton Yarn, Webbing & c.
6. L. C. & E. D. Barry, General Merchandise
7. A. H. Gladwin, General Merchandise Store
8. N. Fuller, Dry & Fancy Goods
9. A. E. Hull, General Merchandise
10. Brainard, Cody & Co., Market & Provisions
11. Post Office, E. D. Gilbert, Postmaster
11. Hagganum Savings Bank
12. Higganum Hotel
13. Hartford & Connecticut Valley Railroad Station
14. Steamboat Landing
15. Congregational Church
16. Methodist Church
17. Public Schools