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A detailed tinted lithographed bird's-eye view of Southington, Connecticut from 1878, by O.H. Bailey. The view was drawn and published by O.H. Bailey and J.C. Hazen from Boston.
The map provides an engaging view of the town, marking notable churches including the First Baptist Church, Second Baptist Church, St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church, Plantsville's First Congregational Church, a Lutheran church, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Educational institutions, such as the high schools, are also labeled.
In addition to these, the map features profiles of key businesses and manufacturing establishments at the bottom. These include Southington Cutlery Co., B. Savage, manufacturer of carriage hardware, Peck Stow & Wilcox Co., manufacturers of tinware, H.D. Smith & Co, a general hardware company, and Pull & Walkley Co., makers of paper bags and shipping tags in Plantsville. This variety of industries illustrates the town's thriving manufacturing sector during this period.
The map's bird's-eye perspective offers a comprehensive overview of the town, capturing the layout, architecture, and bustling activity of Southington in the late 19th century.
