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Abstract The Architectural Survey of Litchfield, Connecticut (2012-32-0) consists of individual survey reports on houses and buildings in Litchfield, 9 survey maps, and 8 acetate copies of George Browne's Map of Litchfield, created during the 1930s-40s (copies are availalble for study as is a key to these maps which is with the accession records). The Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust conducted the architectural survey in 1986-1987. The Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust in a volunteer group...

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The Ludlow Bull house renovation papers include detailed architectural drawings and schedules designed by Richard Henry Dana Jr. dated 1925-1926; Clay & Corigill, 1937-1938 and 1946; and a landscape plan designed by Nelva M. Weber, 1954. The Ludlow Bull house was originally built in 1793 by Julius Deming and has been known as the Deming-Perkins house and The Lindens. It is located on North Street in Litchfield, Conn.

Scope and Contents The Lieut. Thomas Catlin House Papers and Photographs, 1990-1999 (2012-35-0), are a collection assembled by Carol Bramley when she lived in the Catlin House. Included is a letter from John F. Page noting the inclusion of photocpoes of photographs that belonged to William Warren and his family when they lived in the Catlin House in the early 20th century. In addition there are two letters from William Warren regarding the Catlin House and photocopies of typed notes describing the...

Scope and Contents The Richard Henry Dana papers relate primarily to the renovation that Dana designed and supervised in 1925 and 1926 of Ludlow Bull's house at 114 North Street, Litchfield, Conn. The papers also include materials regarding design work for Bull's New York City apartment. The collection includes correspondence, drawings, specifications, orders, wallpaper samples, photographs, and other documents. The correspondence primarily consists of Dana's carbon copies to Bull and vendors regarding design...

Scope and Contents The First Congregational Church of Litchfield collection provides documentation on the church from 1845-1999, although the church was founded in 1721. The collection brings together records given by the church and a number of other donors, and includes annual reports; addresses, sermons, and discourses; several editions of the church manual and membership roll; Sunday School Library catalogue (1859) and records; histories; photographs; financial records; correspondence; and other records....

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The Litchfield Historical Society photograph collection is an artifical collection brought together by staff that contains photographs that primarily were part of the vertical files collection. They are arranged into three series by format: Series 1. Prints; Series 2. Daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tintypes; and Series 3. Glass plates. The content of the prints and glass plates are categorized in this finding aid by subject; the physical objects are arranged by accession.

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Staats, H. P. photographic negatives 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" B&W negatives of buildings in Litchfield, Connecticut. Images include: Congregational Church, Apothecary Shop, First National Bank (now Union Savings), Tallmadge House, other.

Scope and Contents The Underwood Papers (2011-03-0) consist of a packing list of Mrs. Frank Livingston Underwood and her and her husband's genealogy. The packing list is a detailed list of barrels and crates packed with home furnishings, dining services, draperies, etc. The genealogy traces the Underwood family back to Charlemagne. Frank Livingston Underwood (1842-1918), a New York copper magnate, and his wife Theodosia Irene Hawley Underwood live at 149 East 40th Street in Manhattan and in 1895 built a...

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West Street, prior to 1886 fire (2015-51-0) Photograph of West Street, Litchfield, Connecticut prior to the 1886 fire. Image shows The Mansion House, feed and Livery Stable, dry goods - carpets - crockery - hardware, Bishop Sedg, Litchfield Enquirer, W. R. Coe meat market, F. D. McNeil & Co., and the Congregational Church. There are three horse and wagons waiting in front of the buildings. One wagon has E. B. Peck printed on its side.