"Beginning with the 1715 founding of the settlement, Litchfield traces the town's evolution through successive eras as colonial outpost, prosperous county seat, vital center of local manufacturing, desirable seasonal resort, and thriving dairy-farming community. Rachel Carley's authoritative text examines the important role played by the church and politics in Connecticut's colonial town planning, and explores a broad range of building types -- from meetinghouse to mansion -- in the context of significant social and economic developments in New England's history" -- Publisher's description.
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