Litchfield enquirer., 1834-08-14
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LETcaVIELD, CONNHcTaCUr.

will now proceed 20 paSieDlar sxnmiWaiiOa Of the
vnLAeE on L1TcuEIELD.
ID 10 pleasan,ly aad deliK6sfay situated upOa an 81.
sva.ed bill. eoRmsading al admirable prospect to-
Wards the south aud southwest; aud eavroned on an
sides With hills Of an equal height. I. has eix streets
Wig: tie North, South, East and West, Spencer and
Meadow streets. The four former are very spacious
and airyWest and East streets being upwards Of %
rods in width. and Worth and South streets l6. These
four streets almost form cross; the South street ran.
ging little TOO far east Of he North. Spencer and
Meadow streets have lately been opened aad are ye,
in very incomplete state. The North, south, and
West streets will average about quarter Of mile in
lengh, the others not long Rows OF venerable
elnas nerspersed with here and there majestic sy-
camOre, adOrH and shade the sidewalks, which give
the village not only beautiful aud rural appearance,
but afford refreshing shade in the summer season.
great Improvement has recently been made in the
streets, which highly cred,ae to the TASTE and pub
lie spirit Of,he Inhabitants Formerly West street was
almost impossible, owing to the number Of gullies
worn by the rain; bu, now il is comparatively smooth
aqueduct orstone having neeu constructed at the
head ofthe street, which carries the across into
the adjoning meadows. Ii has also been ploughed,
levelied, and with grass seed, aad s richly over
spread during part of the year with the gay green
carpet Of na,ure's gaudies. fabric. The walks both
sides Of te Streets gravelled, and in parts
protected by neat wooden railings The Of the
streets is cutby two turnpike roads. which cross each
other near the middle Of the village East Of the Con-
gregaonal Meeting House there is aao,her turnpike
road, running north, through WolcO.,vle, Wins,ed
sc. on 70 Massachusetts.
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wards Of 100: hesides these there are Sc buildings
cupied as Offices, mechanics shops aud mercantile
stores. Most Of the buildings ofwood-seven only
being Of brick. They are, with few exceptions, two
stories high-allhough three Of them three stories
mostly painted white, which gives them neat and
elegant appearance. Many Of them rich and state
w.. A considerable numher have been erected with"
few years past, and display fine taste and beautiful
exterior.
The public buildings are two churches, one Preshy-
terrain and the other Episcopal; Court House, a
County House aud Jail, Bank, Female Academy,
and a Free School.
The Presbyterian Church, in East street, is new
edifce, erected 10 1928 h 10 elegant building,
aud was constructed a, considerable expense. II has
four pillars, and three arched doors in front, which
approached by flight of granite steps. II stands
in very conspicuous part of the owR, and shows to
great advantage. II is bull, of wood, painted white,
and is sufficiently large 10 accommodate numerous
audience. The spre 10 Of admirable workmanship,
and about lis fee. high. 1t has town clock. which
varies but little from the iimeihe benefaction
a wealthy member Of the society. The bell 10 clear
and sufficiently large for the building. The
inside Of this church il spacious and highly finished
The slips ouuerous, elegant. and of semcircu.
lar form The wall concave, and in the centre has
6ne piece or ornamental work The galleries, sap
ported by firm and beautiful pillars, are at once both
substantial and highly Ruiphed. On the whole. this
buildiDg may justly be ranked among the mos. beaOti-
1a iaihe state. or this church. the Rev. Laurens r.
Hickok, a gentleman Of amiable department, sound |
theological talent, and fervent pesy. is pastor.
The Episcopal Chmrch, near the head Of South |
street, erected iu 1909. I, s neat and appro-
PIRATE ed6ce although not spacious and elegant as
The one above described II is rather plain, both en-
ernally and internally. lite windows are OF Gothic
construction The spre 10 100 feet high and of rather
slender form. II has fine organ presented by Mr..
Solomon Marsh, liberal, wealthy, and highly eseen-
ed member. Il has fine sounding bell; though ra-
Their small, sufficiently loud.
The Court House, in the West street. nearly front.
ing the Norih street, 10 large and handsome wooden
bading, painted white, surmounsed by plain cupola
and having four pillars Of the ionic order in font.-
Formerly courts were held In the lower story; but Of
late years, trials have beeT conducted in the upper
story. which has been handsomely fitted up. Here 10
choice and weIl-selecied library Of standard law
looks for the benefit Of the members Of the bar.
The Csnnfy House and Jail, on the corner Of West
and North streets, is spacious brick building. three
storiss high. he appearance is highly commanding.
The principal part Of this house 10 occupied hotel
the wes side preserved jai, having three tiers
Of cels, one above the other, strongly constructed
wrought granite No prisoner has ever been able to
break out Of this jail. Il built n the expense Of
the couny, iu 1918. Since lie erection thers have
been four gsolers. Mr. Roger Cook, BIZ. Amos Beech
er, Stephen Deming, Esq aadthe present gacler, Dir.
Albert Sedgwick, whose uaexceptonable moral cha
racler and humane treatment Of the prsosers well
~ bis predecessors reader bin deserving o. the IT.
most con6dence, respect and esisem.
The Bsak, two doors north Of the County Fiosse, ID
slrong end siegani ediee Of brick; two stories high
besides basement. Il ns three sssHite siepsH 'front.'
extending the whole wdtli the buildng. The beau
iifal archrase Unsupported by 6ur large pillars. The
vaus Of grey granite, and remarkable for their
siFesgih asd durability. his branch Of the Phoenix
Bank is Hartford.
The LitcAEeld Female Academy, in the Upper part
Of she North street, 10 spacious and handsome ediee