A Supplement to The history and genealogy of the Davenport family, in England and America, from AD1086 to 1850 ..Pubin 1851; and continued to 1876 . of the original these thirty-two squares, the town extends over consid-erable tracts beyond, already covered with villas and city is much admired for its elegant appearance. Itsbeautiful elms and shade trees have a very striking the Center Square or Green, represented in the accompany-ing engraving, are located three churches of various architec-ture, which, at one time, were not excelled by any similar edifi-ces
A Supplement to The history and genealogy of the Davenport family, in England and America, from AD1086 to 1850 ..Pubin 1851; and continued to 1876 . of the original these thirty-two squares, the town extends over consid-erable tracts beyond, already covered with villas and city is much admired for its elegant appearance. Itsbeautiful elms and shade trees have a very striking the Center Square or Green, represented in the accompany-ing engraving, are located three churches of various architec-ture, which, at one time, were not excelled by any similar edifi-ces in New England. First, on the right hand, stands the NorthCongregational Church, (Rev. Dr. Hawes.) The building inthe center with a tall spire, is the First Church, (Rev. Dr. No-bles, ) which occupies nearly the site of the original building,constructed for Mr. Davenports society. Near this at the west,stands what was formerly the State House, an edifice of theDoric order of architecture after the model of the Parthenon atAthens. On the left of the picture stands Trinity Church,(Episcopal,) a structure of much architectural tsuste and
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