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Two articles about the Worthington Metrhodist churches, one in South Worthington and the other in West Worthingtonl. One discussing possible renovation, the other discussing demolition of a decaying property.

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.

Black and white photographic Post Card. 'Scene of the Indian Maiden and Her Lover's Death. A scene of the classic 'lover's leap' story. Bee Smith thinks it is just a story. See also 030805-03. Falls are on the middle branch of the Westfield River.…

Black and white photographic postcard of the 'West Worthington Falls, Worthington, Mass.' See others of the same view. These falls descend to a deep and cold water hole which has long been used for swimming. They are also associated with the legend…

Black and white glossy photograph. Note shed behind the building apparently used for queuing horses during service. This chapel was fashioned from an existing store in 1849. The present (1999) Worthington Museum is modeled after this chapel, which…

This is a framed photograph of the West Worthington Methodist Chapel and is on permanent display in the South Vestibule of the WHS. This building was owned by Rose Parker in 1984 and used as a vacation home. It was located on Route 143 and its roof…

Black and white photograph of the West Worthington Methodist Church. This picture is featured alongside details of the origins of the church, its finances, its members, etc. in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905), pages…

West Worthington Methodist Episcopal Church Conference Records Includes handwritten receipt by Geroge S. Chadbourne from Rev G. R. Moody $2.00 for church collection from West Worthington. Also includes financial reports, fire insurance policy,…

Various black and white and sepia photograph of a school house in West Worthington, built in 1843. According to Rev. Moody, 'the old one [schoolhouse] was across the road under the maple trees where the children now play.' Featured in The South…

West Worthington - Rte 143 - Near Betty Parish's. Black and white picture-postcard

Black and white lithograph view card, undivided back, postally unused. Shows 'A Western Massachusetts Street Car' trolley with wires at top and tracks. Number 104, Huntington is destination at the top. Trolley ran from Chester to Springfield. …

19-page copy of "Western Massachusetts Hi-Lines", magazine of WMECO.
Photo on front of children swimming in swimming hole in Hampden on Scantic River
Pages 10-13, article on Worthington by Theron B. Hitchcock. Also includes photographs of town…

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…

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. 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…

Sepia real photo postcard titled 'Westfield River Near Worthington, Mass.' made by Thrasher Post Card Co., Mt. Clemens Mich. and Worthington, Mass. Postally unused. Shows Westfield River with rocks. Summer. From a postcard album (since deteriorated)…

Letter written to "Dear Teacher" by George Cross of West Worthington , about what he did during the summer (hay and fish). He was around 13 years old when he wrote this. There is also a transcription

Article from Sanctuary magazine, November/December 1996 written by Thomas Conuel titled "What's Worthwhile in Worthington." Sub title: "Worthington spreads its population of 1,280 citizens over 33.5 square miles. Elbowroom, as they say out west, does…

Black and white photograph on gray cardboard. On back 'Worthington, Fall, White phlox door. The Farm H. L. P. R. The steps to the living room - from the East' 168 Old North Rd.

Color photograph showing the foundation for the cellar of the WHS building