Taken in the summertime. Merwin Packard (1897-1996), proprietor. His name is painted on the wooden sign over the front door. His wife, Arlene Cranson Packard (1902-1987)was very particular about the awnings which are seen on the porch of the second story. According to son Pete (Cullen Sidney) Packard (1929-2010), she wanted them always to be at the same length. There seem also to be flowers behind the fence on that porch. Late 1940s car shown in front along with earlier models.]]>
This photograph was taken after a rear addition was constructed by the WPA (Workers Progress Administration) in the 1930s. Note there are no plantings in the front of the neo-classical building. Huntington road is not paved so it is before 1932. There is no stone wall to the south of the front entrance which exists today, built by Linda Mason at the behest of the Worthington Gardeners. ]]>
This shows the Worthington Library (Frederick Sargent Huntington Library) in wintertime, with a fresh snow defining the maple trees. Taken from the chimney end (north end) of the library. Soft focus.]]>
The Worthington Library is located at Worthington Corners.]]>