Postcards of Worthington, Massachusetts

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Postcards of Worthington, Massachusetts

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Historical postcards of people, places, scenes and events in Worthington, Massachusetts.

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West Worthington Falls
Black and white photograph postcard of the 'West Worthington Falls.' See also Ph99e for Lover's Leap version of the West Worthington Falls.
Near where Cady Brook enters the Westfield River. Name and location source by Duane Bartlett.

View South from the Town Hall, possibly Rte. 112
Postcard - c1900 - Titled: 'From Town Hall, Worthington, MA.' Seems to be south-looking view of Huntington Road (Rte. 112 evetually). There is a house in the distance. Postcard addressed to Miss Helen W. Gilmore 'Home again and not very sleepy. I had…

Eagle's Nest, So. Worthington, Mass., Russell Conwell home
Sepia toned postcard titled 'Eagle's Nest, So. Worthington, Mass.' maker unidentified, showing two people (likely Russell H. Conwell and his wife, Jenny Hayden) standing at the front door on the porch. Postmarked Worthington, August 24, 1908 and…

First Congregational Church, Worthington Center
On front: 'Congregational Church, Worthington, Mass.' Black and white photographic postcard of the First Congregational Church painted white. Snow is visible on the ground and the trees are bare.
The number 24C6 is in bottom left corner. Rear: The…

Conwell's Tower, South Worthington, Mass.
Sepia postcard from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: 'Conwell's Tower, So. Worthington, Mass. (#52).
Thrasher was the son of George M. and Hattie Lyman Thrasher. Guy Thrasher was his brother. The sample…

H. C. Mollison Sugar House Worthington, Mass.
Black and white photographic postcard of the 'H. C. Mollison (Sugar House) Worthington, Mass.' For republication of Papers on the History of Worthington.

Franklin H. Burr Store (a.k.a. Brewster Store), Worthington Center,
Sepia photograph postcard of Franklin H. Burr storefront on northeast corner of intersection of Harvey Road and Route 112. Taken during winter. Oxen and sleigh and unidentified man in front of steps. Scanned photo and photocopy only. Franklin Burr…

Franklin H. Burr Store (a.k.a. Brewster Store)
Sepia photograph of Franklin H. Burr store front on northeast corner of intersection of Harvey Road and Route 112. Taken during winter in the early 20c. Scanned photo and photocopy only. Note the fire hydrant for dating purposes.

Parsons Camp (Ralph A. Moran House), Worthington Center
Sepia postcard showing the Parsons Camp, the home of Ralph Moran (1912-2007) house and the sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: 'Parsons Camp, Worthington, Mass.' (#79). Thrasher was the son of George M. and…

William Corbett and James Corbett deer hunting
Copy of postcard showing William Corbett and James Corbett standing with guns in front of two deer they have just shot.

Hewitt house Sam Hill Road, Worthington Center
Sepia postcard titled 'Street View, Worthington Center, Mass.' made by Fletcher & Company, Orleans, Vt. #17 in bottom right corner. Postally unused. Shows Hewitt home at corner of Sam Hill Road and Rte. 112 (Huntington Road). Now 4 Sam Hill Road,

Congregational Church, original brown color, Worthington Center
Sepia postcard from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: 'Congregational Church, Worthington, Mass.' (#70). Thrasher was the son of George M. and Hattie Lyman Thrasher. Guy Thrasher was his brother. The sample…

Congregational Church
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Congregational Church, Worthington, Mass.' made by Fletcher & Company, Orleans Vt., #33 in upper right corner. Postally unusued. Shows front of church (east side) with four stained glass windows. Gift from Lee and…

Street view looking south from Worthington Centre.
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Street View, Worthington Center, Mass.' made by Fletcher & Company, Orleans Vt., #26 in upper right corner. Long view showing Huntington Road (now Rte 112) looking south. Center alley of young maple trees with homes…

Congregational Parsonage, Worthington, Massachusetts
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Congregational Parsonage Worthington Mass' made by Thrasher Post Card Co. Mt. Clemens, Mich. and Worthington, Mass. Postally unused. From a postcard album (since deteriorated) left by Mrs. Josephine (Rice) Creelman

Worthington Road in fall 'Maple Drive,'
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Maple Drive' made by Thrasher Post Card Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. and Worthington, Mass. Postally unused. Shows horse and cart in stone-wall and maple lined road filled with leaves during fall. From a postcard album…

Westfield River Near Worthington, Mass.
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Westfield River Near Worthington, Mass.' made by Thrasher Post Card Co., Mt. Clemens Mich. and Worthington, Mass. Postally unused. Shows Westfield River with rocks. Summer. From a postcard album (since deteriorated)…

Russell H. Conwell
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Dr. Russell H. Conwell' no maker identified on back. Shows Russel l H. Conwell standing next to a sundial in a flower-filled garden. He is wearing a suit, a bowler hat and a bow tie.

Golfers at Worthington Golf Course
Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Golf Links Worthington, Mass.' made by Thrasher Post Card Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. and Worthington, Mass. Postally unusued. Shows a man and two women with clubs standing near No. 4 tee. Fall or early spring, long…

Magargal house 'The Spruces', Worthington Corners.
Two sepia postcard from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: The Spruces, Worthington, Mass.'. (#40). We have several duplicates of this postcard, some without the number and wih the Thrasher Post Card Co, M.…
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