Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Map of Massachusetts, Rhode-Island & Connecticut compiled from the latest authorities engraved by J. Wells.

Barcode: 57018

Image Number: 57018.0001

Publishing Location: Middletown, Connecticut

Brief Description: Map indicates the factories and mills of New England cities including New Haven, Boston, Providence, Lowell, Salem and Warwick. Also included are lists of the mills and manufacturies, churches, court house and schools. The first textile mill was constructed around 1793 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island by Samuel Slater. Textile mills became pivotal for the growth of industry and the economy especially in states like Massachusetts.

Printmaker: Wells, J.

Publisher: Wilcox, A.F.

Date/Date Range Published: 1836

Language: English

Region Depicted: ConnecticutMassachusettsRhode Island

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical maps

Dimensions: Wall map on rollers 66 x 86 cm on sheet 69 x 95 cm

LC Call Number: G3760 1836 W5

OCLC: 1082872754

Accession Number: OML-1836-29

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/57018.0001