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Village Photos

Center Village. The meeting house, rural store, and houses were grouped around a center commons.
Center Meeting House. Used for Sunday services, town meetings, lectures, political events, and elections.

Parsonage House and Barn. The home of the town's Congregational Minister.
Tin Shop and Tavern. Tin shops appeared in the 1830s and items were marketed locally or by peddlers. Taverns provided food and drink for villagers and travelers.
 
Towne House. The house of a prosperous farmer and community leader.		  
Bank. The bank made loans to farmers, merchants, and manufacturers.		  
 
Printer's Home. The country printer produced books, broadsheets, and newspapers for the region.		  
Center Village Backyards. Village houses had barns and pens for livestock and gardens in the rear.		  

 


Carriage. Prosperous members of the community traveled by horse and carriage.