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The 1783 Sam Hill house was moved in 1987 to its third location on Prentice Road. When it was reassembled in 1990, and placed on a cement slab, it was noticed that the members had two sets of marks, indicating that the original location of the…

Black and white photograph of cellar hole on corner of Prentice Road and Kinne Brook Road. Possibly the residence of Amos Leonard (1741-1816) who called the first town meeting.

Photo showing Walter and sap container being pulled by horse over snowy field. This photo printed in the Saturday Evening Post, 2/23/57. Two page spread- taped in centerfold.

Brief description of the family of Richard Smith and Beverly Smith prepared for Worthington's 250th anniversary celebration. Also mentioned are children: Darryl Smith (wife Camille Smith) Nancy Smith Madru, and Scott Smith and grandchildren Dan…

Daily Hampshire Gazette page 1 and A4 story written by Sean Reagan on 'Potato Empire down to dust - foreclosure auction final blow for grower - Albert Farms a Legacy Undone' about auction on August 19, 2006 which was nullified and another was held…

Sevenars brochure outlining season, performers, contributors, plus photos. Includes photo of Hilltown Choral Society for pre-season concert. Worthington participants include: (front) Director Sandra Epperly, (front row) Beverly Bowman, Grant Bowman,…

Two programs from Sevenars Concerts/Music Festival, 1976 and 1980. Held at the Academy of Music in South Worthington

Memories by Sherry Mason ( (Berta Sherry Wing, b. 1960) in 2018 for the Worthington 250th celebration. Includes photograph of Gary Bartlett and Pip Bartlett performing at the Town Hall as Laurel and Hardy

Letter from sister of Mrs. Sarah Stevens to Mrs. Sarah Stevens. Letter dated 1855-03-01 was written on the occasion of this sister's 69th birthday (D.O.B. 1786-03-01)

Program for Conwell Sunday Commemorative Services, South Worthington Church, Aug 19, 2012

Bi-folded program for the annual Conwell Commemorative Service, bicentennial edition, June 3, 1968. The people involved in the annual service, held at the South Worthington Methodist Church in honor of the life of Russell H. Conwell included: Rev.…

Vol. 2, number 8 - Copy of "Western New England", September 1912 a periodical published by the Springfield Board of Trade covering a monthly topic of interest in Western Massachusetts. This issue pertains to Turners Falls.
The attached file includes…

Vol. 2, number 1 - Copy of "Western New England", January 1912. Includes articles about trolly transportation and an interesting trolly map.
The attached file includes the covers and table of contents only.

Vol. 21 number 6 - Copy of "Western New England", May 1911 published by Springfield Board of Trade.
Page 151 is article by John Colton, editorial staff of Springfield Union: "Golden Opportunities in Our Hilltowns".
The attached file includes the…

Color lithograph (newvochrome) showing 'Congrational Church, Worthington Centre, Mass.' made by Springfield News Company, Springfield, Mass. #E 774, printed in Germany. Three copies, all used: #1 postmarked Ringville, Oct. 4, 1910 to Mrs. C. E.…

Account in the Springfield Republican 1932-03-08 of the 50th wedding anniversary of Albert W. and Ida Trow. Article contains a lot of information about Albert Trow's early jobs in Worthington and he and his wife's ownership of the Worthington Inn.…

Obituary for Eugene Stevens (1853-1926) from the Springfield Republican, August 25, 1926. Describes life and work at his hoop mill in Stevensville.

"First Day of Spring in Worthington" Springfield Union photo......Emerson Davis shovels to break through 10-foot drift in front of Congregational Church so that Easter services may be conducted on Sunday."

Newspaper article from 'TheSpringfield Union' dated July 26, 1976 describing the memorial service for Jane Conwell Tuttle (1887-1976) held at the 'South Worthington Music Center,' owned by by Schrade family. Article describes the service and names…

Springfield Union article dated Jan 27, 1954 about deteriorating conditions at the Methodist Church in South Worthington. It mentions the 1927 formation of the South Worthington Church Building Association. Worthington names mentioned: Arthur…