Originally a painting done in 1807 by William A. Wall.
This scene depicts a 1792 view looking north on Purchase from Union Street.
The house on the left, was the home the home of William Tobey, the first post-master appointed in 1792 Part of his home served as the Post Office.
The First Congregational Church is on the left near where William Street would be.
The first public school run by Thomas Kempton is up the street on the right.
John Avery Parker's home is the last one on the right.
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