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Sheldon Tavern photographs

1982-120-0

 Collection
Identifier: 1982-120-0

Content Description

54 black and white photographic prints of the exterior and interior of Sheldon Tavern on North Street in Litchfield, Connecticut. The tavern was constructed in 1760 by Elisha Sheldon. Following his death, his son converted it to a tavern. Uriah Tracy purchased the tavern and remained there until his death in 1807. It was next owned by James Gould, Tracy's son-in-law.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Extent

54 Photographic Prints (Four boxes) : prints mounted to boards ; Prints are 8 1/4" x 6 1/4", boards are 8" x 10"

Language of Materials

English

Title
Sheldon Tavern photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Linda Hocking
Date
2022-12-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

Contact:
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)