Some Old Time, Meeting Houses of the Connecticut Valley (Classic Reprint)

Some Old Time, Meeting Houses of the Connecticut Valley (Classic Reprint)
Author: Charles Albert Wight
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781330550632

Excerpt from Some Old Time, Meeting Houses of the Connecticut Valley The white meeting houses of the Connecticut Valley were familiar objects to the writer of this book in his boyhood, and, wherever he has gone since, he has carried with him a mental picture of these fine old houses of worship. Upon his return to the region three years ago for ministerial service, he conceived the idea of perpetuating by pen and picture some of the best examples of these structures. The difficulty of deciding what examples to include and what to exclude in the treatment of his subject has been almost as great as that experienced by some of the first settlements in setting a stake for the meeting house lot. The governing principle has been the illustration of the churches built between 1780 and 1850. A few houses of worship built in the earlier periods of the history of the region are included, and the pen sketches are meant to tell the story of meeting house building in the Connecticut Valley from the beginning down to the erection of the latest examples of Colonial buildings. Many worthy examples have been omitted, and a few houses of worship have been included whose architectural value is small, but which for other reasons the author has been pleased to use in the illustration of his subject. It will be seen that almost every variety of meeting house known to the Connecticut Valley prior to 1850 is represented in the following pages. The homes of the men and women by whom the houses of worship illustrated in this book were built are rapidly being occupied by people of other races and other ideas. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Connecticut Architecture

Connecticut Architecture
Author: Christopher Wigren
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0819578142

Connecticut boasts some of the oldest and most distinctive architecture in New England, from Colonial churches and Modernist houses to refurbished nineteenth-century factories. The state’s history includes landscapes of small farmsteads, country churches, urban streets, tobacco sheds, quiet maritime villages, and town greens, as well as more recent suburbs and corporate headquarters. In his guide to this rich and diverse architectural heritage, Christopher Wigren introduces readers to 100 places across the state. Written for travelers and residents alike, the book features buildings visible from the road. Featuring more than 200 illustrations, the book is organized thematically. Sections include concise entries that treat notable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities, emphasizing the importance of the built environment and its impact on our sense of place. The text highlights key architectural features and trends and relates buildings to the local and regional histories they represent. There are suggestions for further reading and a helpful glossary of architectural terms A project of the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, the book reflects more than 30 years of fieldwork and research in statewide architectural survey and National Register of Historic Places programs.

Some Old Time Meeting Houses of the Connecticut Valley

Some Old Time Meeting Houses of the Connecticut Valley
Author: Charles Albert Wight
Publisher: Palala Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781355310785

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Connecticut Valley Vernacular

Connecticut Valley Vernacular
Author: James F. O'Gorman
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2002-07-31
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780812236705

In this book, O'Gorman treats both the people and the sheds with the respect and admiration their precarious presence requires."--BOOK JACKET.

Essence of Architecture in East Haddam:Expressions of a Connecticut River Town

Essence of Architecture in East Haddam:Expressions of a Connecticut River Town
Author: George Fellner
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9780464343165

There is a cornucopia of architectural expressions throughout East Haddam, a quintessential Connecticut River town, presenting a multiplicity of historical architectural styles and building types. An introductory discussion about historical roots, geological and geographical factors, work and manufacturing, along with hospitality and tourism helps to set the stage. The exploratory essays of each subject, complemented with photographs, describe architectural style characteristics, history, and associated people. Ultimately, the intent is to offer the reader an opportunity to experience the essence of East Haddam's architecture as well as to gain a plethora of understanding and insights regarding place, history, and humanity.

Dealing with Change in the Connecticut River Valley

Dealing with Change in the Connecticut River Valley
Author: Robert D. Yaro
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN:

In a cooperative project between the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 19 towns and cities along the Connecticut River were involved in developing practical planning standards to balance community preservation and future development. This critically acclaimed manual uses striking perspective drawings, plans, and photos to explain how any community can use creative planning guidelines to accommodate growth while preserving rural landscapes. Copublished by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Environmental Law Foundation.