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Sepia postcards from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: ‘Lafayette Lodge, Worthington, Mass. ‘. (#42); Two titled 'Worthington, Mass. [Lafayette Lodge sign over porch serves as identifier], one is #73.

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Sepia postcard from sample book of Herbert Berniss Thrasher (1884-1927), photographer. Titled: ‘Golf Links and Lafayette Lodge in distance. Worthington, Mass. ‘. (#48). Thrasher was the son of George M. and Hattie Lyman Thrasher. Guy Thrasher was his…

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Black and white advertising postcard, lithographed, showing activities at the Lafayette Lodge. Title: "Fun for Children and Grownups at Lafayette Lodge, Worthington, Mass." Inserts show dance in big hall and children playing in stream. The larger…

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There was talk of land purchase for the library in 1908, the dedication of the FSH Library was in 1914. This pencil drawing appears to be mentioned in early notes of accessions from Arthur Capen's house, also in the accessions book but there is no…

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Exterior' door reputed to have been from the Lafayette Inn (former Pierce Tavern), corner of Buffington Hill and Huntington roads, since razed. Jerrilee writes: 'The door was given to me in the early 1970s by Franklin Hitchcock when he was breaking…

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These four entries are hand written transcriptions of Hampshire Gazette articles: A 1931 article on the burning of the Lafayette Lodge Trow's Hotel burns down 1898 Reminiscences of Worthington 1871 - signed 'A Traveler' Story of Centennial…

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George A .Griffing, Manager. Pictures appear to be similar to 647/I/#641. Also a lovely picture of Cheserfield Gorge and interior of casino. 'May our pleasures be boundless, while we have time to enjoy them.'

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Lafayette Lodge Folder. Four-fold. Proprietor stated as F.O. Wells, who also owned the Weldon Hotel in Greenfield. At one point, Guy Bartlett worked for him. The Bartlett Hotel burned in late 1890s and was promptly rebuilt as the Worthington Inn…

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Announcement card for Lafayette Lodge, June 18, 1921. Geo. A. Griffing, Manager. 'On the crest of the Berkshire Hills' on card. Noted for its table and service (Eva Cudworth Fairman was one of the cooks)

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String bound booklet announcing the 1929 season of the Lafayette Lodge, owned by Read Hotel Co., Inc. Has photos of rooms, exterior, swimming pool, dining room, lobby & of Town library and Golf Club. Includes reduced map of Massachusetts showing how…

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History of gift of Lafayette Inn door to the WHS by Jerrilee Cain which accompanied the door that is on display (D20) in the main room of the building.

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Golf Links, Lafayette Lodge in the distance. 'In the heart of the dear old Berkshire Hills'. The name 'Thrasher' handwritten on the matte board. Color tinted photo. Postcard title: 'In the Heart of the Dear Old Berkshire Hills. Golf Links, Lafayette…

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Two copies of a black and white photographic post card of 'A View of the 'Lafayette Trail' at Worthington, Mass.' It is now known as Old North Road.

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Black and white lithographic photo postcard advertising the "Lafayette Lodge and One of the Cottages, Worthington, Mass."' Picture includes a 1920s automobile outside of an inset of one of the cottages. There is also an inset of Lafayette himself. …

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Black and white lithographic photo postcard of "The Office at Lafayette Lodge, Worthington, Mass." Shows the office of the hotel and the fireplace. Ph46pc shows the same scene from a different angle. No writing on back.

The Lafayette Lodge,…

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Three copies of a black and white photographic post card 'Lafayette Lodge, Worthington, Mass.' The photograph shows the flag and a sidewalk and is taken from across Old Post Road. The Lafayette lodge was destroyed by fire at 1:00 am on February 27,…

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Black and white photograph of Lafayette Lodge. View from Old Post Road, in summer. Has what looks like coffee or ink stains on front. Bob Miller used this photograph for a Hampshire Gazette printing on July 19, 1999.

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This is printed on spotted newsprint and is sepia tone. According to Lois Ashe Brown, the Noah Pierce (a.k.a. Pearce) Tavern was taken down prior to 1900. (see post it on back of photo). On June 13, 1825, Lafayette and his entourage stayed at the…

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This black and white glossy photograph also shows car parked on dirt road, several trees, a fire hydrant, and a flag. View from Four Corners looking along present day Old Post Road. The writing on the photo says 'laffeyette lodge.'

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Pierce (a.k.a. Pearce) Tavern, where Lafayette spent a night in 1825. The 'Lafayette Elm' under which he greeted townspeople the next morning is shown. Library is now on this site.' Lafayette was on his way from Albany to Boston for the laying of…

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