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.

Lyceum Hall (Worthington Medical Center)
Postcard showing the Worthington Medical Center at its location in the former Lyceum Hall on Buffington Hill Road in Worthington Corners. The Medical Center built a new building on Old North Road during the late 1950s. In 2016 the old Lyceum Hall…

Worthington Medical Center
Black and white real photo postcard showing front of newly-built Worthington Medical Center, as seen from the north. The building, built on Old North Road (Rt 143) was completed in 1965.

In the late 1960s, the organization changed its name to…

Russell Conwell Cottage with inset portrait of Conwell
Black and white postcard of cottage with several people sitting on a veranda. Inset of Russell H. Conwell. The reverse is a note to 'Mrs. Bradley' signed by Ella Anable (1856-1935) The message reads errors in text retained]:"Dear Mrs. Bradley. How…

The Hilltop, home of Bessie Ames on Harvey Road, Worthington Center
Home originally built by one of the Brewsters. Bessie Ames (1856-1951), a nurse who work with sex workers in Springfield, took in borders. Was Lyn Horton residence as of 1986, sold in 2022. On back: "Worthington - Mass. Miss Ames House. 1986 - John…

Bridge over Westfield River, West Chesterfield, Massachusetts
Color lithograph postcard, glossy, borderless, divided back. Front shows: 'Bridge over Westfield River, West Chesterfield, Mass.' ANC Special Colored Postcard published by 'The Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. Postmarked Worthington Feb…

Looking west from Worthington Inn
Black and white litho postcard, postally unused, white border on front. Shows 'View to the Wet from WORTHINGTON INN, Worthington, Massachusetts' Deforested Buffington Hill in distance. On back, written in ink 'Mrs. Zimmerman, Morristown' and…

Hewitt's Residence, Sam Hill Road, ca. 1915
Sepia postcard from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: "Hewitt's Residentce" (#7). Thrasher was the son of George M. and Hattie Lyman Thrasher. Guy Thrasher was his brother. The sample book was produced during…

Worthington Inn
Scan only of sepia real photo postcard showing the front of the Worthington Inn with building in front. Unusual view. Postally unusued, divided back, Azo stamp box. Currently in collection of Gary Roy.

Post Office, Witherell Store
Scan only of sepia real photo postcard showing the Post Office and Store in South Worthington. Front: 'Post Office, So. Worthington, Mass. Copyright -1908 - H. B. Thrasher. 36.Postally used. Divided back. Mailed from Dalton, Aug. 21, 1910. Addressed…

Chesterfield-Worthington Stage
Scan only of sepia real photo postcard showing surry with fringe, two horses, one driver and 9 visible passengers -- men, women and one boy. On front: 'Chesterfield & Worthington Stage.' on back: Photo Post Card by M. P. Clark, Williamsburg, Mass.…

Break in Water Sluice
Scan only of sepia real photo postcard showing break in water pipe during late winter in South Worthington. On front: 'Water Burst in Sluice, South Worthington. 37970.' No publisher, divided back, postally unused. Currently in collection of Gary Roy.

Bessie Trow and Nancy Trow haying, horse-drawn cart.
Sepia postcard from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: 'Summer Time' Worthington, Mass.' From church in distance this appears to be South Worthington. (#23). Thrasher was the son of George M. and Hattie Lyman…

'Centerbridge' - Worthington, Mass.
Scan only of black and white real photo postcard showing man leaning on bridge, looking at stream? wood and metal bridge. On front: 'Centerbridge' Worthington Mass.. Publisdher: Thrasher Post Card Co., Mt. Clemens, Mich. and Worthington, Mass.…

Two women in horse-drawn carriage
Scan only of sepia real photo postcard showing two women in horse-drawn carriage, driving along woodland road. Publisher: Harris Photo Post Card Co., Pittston Pa. and Mt. Arlington, N.J., postally used. Postmarked: 'South Worthington, Nov. 5, 1907'…
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