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This grey tin bread box was acquired in the early years of the Worthington Historical Society (1960s). It was used to house the LaFayette Stevens Diaries as noted on a card taped on the front of the box. These diaries are not in Box 39a. The box…

These two door latches were with T21 and could possibly have come from the West Worthington Chapel. See also T20 and T21. 1.) 11-1/2' x 2' without handle; handle measures 9-1/2' x 2-1/2' (handle is bolted onto base) 2.) 8-1/2' x 1-3/4 without…

These two wooden barn pegs were made by Walter Tower and brought from the Capen/Riverside School. The smaller of the two is older and worn and could have been model for the newer one. They are currently on display in the main room in a display case.…

Wooden utensil (knife) tray - history unknown. Two sides for knives; handmade, handle in center divider.

This wooden Paddle or Bread Spatula was found in the Tower home; it presumably belonged to Prouty family. It is in delicate condition.

Four small, decorative flatirons are on display in the east vestibule. Please see also U25 (Basement) 1.) 2-1/4' x 1-7/8 with letter 'O' on top of base. 2.) 1-5/8' x 1 5/8' x 2 1/4' with curls at the end of the handles. 3.) 1 5/8' x 1-3/4' painted…

1923 - 1924 vintage 'home brew' radio. Used by Wisner about 1933. He served as an aviation/radio man in the Navy in WWII and the Korean War. Wisner lived as a youngster on the 'Perry Cady' farm on Parish Road in West Worthington. The set includes…

This small child's wooden sled is on display in the main room. It is in good condition. This seems to be of the type that was pulled not used for sliding down a hill. There are three braces attaching wooden runners to the body of the sled. The…

Wooden handled fork with two tines, handle is round. Wooden handled knife with brass cuff before blade insert. Handle is worn. Each is wrapped individually. Items found at Starkweather Farm. The Starkweather Farm was located at the far western end…

Cast iron kettle, once painted black. This is a cast iron pit bottom kettle. For stove-top use. Embossed H F Co 8 on the bottom The bottom rim is imprinted H F Co. 812. Handle
has a coil at grip . It is not known where this kettle was used.

Cast iron kettle used at the Starkweather Farm. It has a ring on side; single wire collapsible handle, rim on bottom. The Starkweather Farm was located at the far western end of Starkweather Road in West Worthington, near its intersection with River…

Cast iron kettle used at the Starkweather Farm. It has small knob feet, handle flattened at grip. The Starkweather Farm was located at the far western end of Starkweather Road in West Worthington, near its intersection with River Road.

"Houses". Contains captioned photographs of scenes and houses in town. Pages are mostly loose, many pictures missing. Pages with pictures are included in the attached file 2004a-278.pdf.

Black and white (sepia) photo of Snyder cottage when it was first built. See accompanying letter from Henry Snyder on Centennial stationery dated May 2, 1985. (Letter: 8' x 6', Box 44, #44-54a; handwritten in ink)

Color photograph of Brookstone - house formerly owned by Dr. Harold and Marie Stone, recorded in WHS painting by Lyder Frederickson, site of West Worthington Falls, also painted by same. Subsequently owned by Pierre de Beaumont who started the…

Knickerbocker Press from Albany, N.Y., full paper. May 20, 1917.
One page cut out in sections. Article: "How Albany has been feeding the children of Spa"

Howard and Jerry Mollison at a barbed wire fence.

Howard F. Bartlett was twin brother of Horace F Bartlett. Howard lived in Phoenix, AZ. and Glendale, AZ. This is an oval, formal black and white portrait. Bust length, looking straight out at the photographer. Sporting a wonderful beard, dressed in…

Howard Mollison at corner of his barn.

Howard Mollison leading a cow into a truck.