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HOTEL WORTHY, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 

COMPILED BY GEO. S. CRAVES. 



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SPRINGFIELD'S LEADING COMMERCIAL AND TOURIST HOUSE. 

HOTEL WORTHY, most centrally located of any hotel in Springfield, being opposite Post Office 
and only two blocks from Union Station. All lines of electric cars pass Union Station, going to HOTEL. 

THOROUGHLY FIREPROOF, enlarged, renovated and refurnished throughout. Homelike and 
inviting. For sixteen years under same ownership. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY ROOMS. 

TWO HUNDRED ROOMS WITH BATH. Filtrated running water in every room. 

FOR COMMERCIAL MEN one entire floor is provided, with spacious, well-lighted sample rooms. 

AUTOMOBILISTS will find their particular wants CAREFULLY LOOKED AFTER. 

FILTRATED LITTLE RIVER WATER from the Berkshire Hills, cooled with HYGIENIC ICE, 
made by Ramapogue Ice Company, used exclusively throughout HOTEL WORTHY. BOTH PURE 
THAT'S SURE. 

"THAT SATISFIED FEELING" IS YOURS WHEN A GUEST OF HOTEL WORTHY. 



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A picture-conducted tour of 70 views, showing 
the picturesque features of Springfield and West 
Springfield, which make these places so attractive 
to the tourist and to those seeking a home. 




Compiled by George S. Graves 



Copyright. I0I2. by George S. Graves. 

Second Edition June. iQij. 



e'i/j" reserved. 




Springfield Stands in a Class by Itself 

Twenty-seven states have a Springfield, but Massachusetts has the original. 
Founded by explorers from Springfield, England, in 1636, it is now AN ENTER- 
PRISING,'THRIFTY city of over 90,000 PEOPLE and steadily increasing about 
4,000 a year. Within a radius of ten miles 250,000 people live and Springfield is 
the trading center— THE METROPOLIS OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND. 

BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED on the longest and noblest river in New Eng- 
land — the Connecticut — Springfield is at the gatewav of the Berkshire Hills and 
White Mountains. SO CENTRAL AND ACCESSIBLE is Springfield that 
3,500 TRAVELING MEN MAKE THEIR HOME HERE. 

AUTOISTS find this picturesque region A PERFECT DELIGHT FOR 
TOLTRING and hundreds of them are tempted to extend their stay here, for such 
A WEALTH OF GOOD ROADS, in city and country, for driving, cannot be found 
in any like area of the United States. 

OUR EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES have given the City a National 
reputation. A NEW CITY LIBRARY, built at a cost of ^355,000, with a capa- 
city for 500,000 BOOKS, has recentlv been opened. OUR TECHNICAL HIGH 
SCHOOL for teaching USEFUL TRADES and our COMMERCIAL HIGH 
SCHOOL, are examples of our advance in this line. THIS WHOLE REGION, 
of which Springfield is the center, has MORE ENDOWED SCHOOLS AND 
COLLEGES THAN ANY OTHER EQUAL AREA IN THE WORLD. 

SPRINGFIELD IS BLEST with over 50 PARKS AND SQUARES scattered 
throughout the city. ITS FOREST PARK, only 10 minutes distant by trolley 
from the crowded center, contains 500 ACRES, with 15 MILES OF DRR'ES 
and walks through the woods and vallevs, a fine zoo, aviaries, duck pond, etc. 
OVER A iMILLION DOLLARS ha/ been EXPENDED HERE for the 
PEOPLE'S PLEASURE. Speaking of parks, THE WHOLE CITY IS A 
PARK. Over 150 MILES OF BEAUTIFUL SHADED STREETS are ours, 
kept in as good condition as a state road. 

SPRINGFIELD HAS THE BEST WATER WORKS SYSTEM OF ANY 
AMERICAN CITY — ALL THAT COULD BE DESIRED in this regard. 

In its equipment of motor fire apparatus, SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHU- 
SETTS, LEADS everv other American city, having at present 17 machines. 

SPRINGFIELD HAS A MODEL STREET RAILWAY SYSTEM which 
radiates all through this region and THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COME HERE 
EVERY SUMMER TO ENJOY OUR UNSURPASSED TROLLEY RIDES. 

Springfield has everything which makes a city attractive. 



SPRINGFIELD'S SKY LINE, LOOKING SOL 111 IRoM ELMHURST, ON ARMORY HILL, 
TO LONGMEADOW AND CONNECTICUT RIVER. "A CITY IN THE FOREST." 




SPRINGFIELD'S RIVER FRONT FROM LONGMEADOW BLUFFS, SOUTH OF CITY. 

The South End Bridge to Agawam is seen in the foreground. In the background, 12 miles distant, 
rises the Mt. Tom range, one of Springfield's summer playgrounds. 

The Connecticut River has always been SPRINGFIELD'S MOST ATTRACTI\'E PHYSICAL 
FEATURE, AND ALWAYS WILL BE; with its charming views of winding river, rich meadows and 
distant hills, it should be a "joy forever." 

The New Haven Railroad extends along the city's river front and Springfield desires to reclaim it 
in order to make a "MORE BEAUTIFUL SPRINGFIELD." When this goal is reached, Springfield 
will come into its own and the "joy forever" will be a reality. 




VIEW FROM ELM STREET, SPRINGFIELD, LOOKING DOWN CONNECTICUT RIVER 
TO SOUTH END BRIDGE, BARNEY ESTATE AND LONGMEADOW BLUFFS. 
The Barney estate is the westerly entrance to Forest Park which is famous all o\-er the country 
for its natural scenery. 



SPRINGFIELD'S SKY LINE LOOKING WEST TO ARSENAL TOWER AND BERKSHIRE 
HILLS. TRULY THIS IS A "CITY IN THE FOREST." 




LOOKING NORlIiWESr FROM SPRINGFIELD 'FO WEST SPRINGFIELD, showing the Con- 
necticut River, the old toll bridge, built in 1816, by the proceeds of a lottery, Boston &; Albany Railroad 
Bridge, North End Bridge and Mt. Orthodox, one of the Connecticut valley's noted landmarks. 

This view covers the course over which on May 13, 191 1, Pennsylvania beat Yale seven lengths 
in the fast time of 9 min., lof sec. 

Beyond is the beautiful hill country rising higher and higher till it ends in the noted Berkshires. 

While Springfield is getting ready to expend millions for reclaiming her river front from the railroad. 
West Springfield is quite content with her 8 miles of river front which is largely in a natural state and 
"all her own." 




THE PICTURESQUE CONNECTICUT RIVER FROM NORTH END BRIDGE LOOKING 
SOUTH TO BORDERS OF HAMPDEN PARK, SPRINGFIELD SHORE .\ND B. c^ A. R. R. 

BRIDGE TO WEST SPRINGFIELD. 



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SPRINGFIELD'S SKY LINE LOOKING NORTH FROM ELMHURST ON ARMORY HILL 
TO MT. TOM AND MT. HOLYOKE. AGAIN YOU SEE A "CITY IN THE FOREST." 




ENTRANCE TO UNITED STATES ARMORY GROUNDS, STATE AND BYERS STREETS. 

Established for military purposes in 1795, when this section was mostiv a primeval forest. It is now 
m the center of the city— one of its MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATURES and known the world over for 
the Springfield rifle, made here. 




\ I IW I '( A\ N STATE STREET, FROM CORNER OF BYERS STREET. 
State Street is tiie finest example of a picturesque thoroughfare that can be seen in Springfield. 
From the banks of the Connecticut River it extends the entire length of the city. At its easterly end 
If is known as Boston Road. 



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SPRINGFIELD'S SKY LINE LOOKING EAST FROM ELMHURST, ON ARMORY HILL, 
TO THE WILBRAHAM MOUNTAINS. MORE OF "A CITY IN THE FOREST." 




\1AL\ ARSENAL, UNITED STATES ARMORY GROUNDS. 
A visit to the tower of the main arsenal will show you, if the day is clear, one of the finest views 
to be had in New England. The tower is i6o feet above the Connecticut River, and 40 feet above the 
Armory Grounds. This arsenal was built in 1846, and is modeled after the East India house in London. 
Five hundred thousand rifles can be stored within its walls, and an equal number in other arsenals. 




INSIDE rilE UNITED M AlKS ARMoin GRoLXDS. 
No visitor to Springfield should fail to walk through the picturesque grounds of Uncle Sam's military 
preserve. It is a beauty spot of Springfield. 




SPRINGFIELD UNDER THE TREES. 
MAPLE STREET LEADING TO CRESCENT HILL. 

This is the avenue of magnificent modern homes, colonial mansions and beautiful grounds. 

Not only on this street, but on the streets leading from it, the maple and elm trees are a feast to 
the eye. 

From Crescent Hill at the upper end of Maple Street, one of the highest elevations in Springfield, 
may be had splendid views of the river, city and valley. 




0)l RT SOLARK IX SPRINGFIELD'S BUSINESS CENTER. 
I his central breathing spot of the city was laid out in 1821, and in colonial days much interesting 
history was made around it. Parsons' Tavern, built 1776, stood near the present location of the historic 
First Church, and it was there that Gen. George Washington drank his "flip" when visiting Springfield. 
In this Square stands the statue to Miles Morgan, done by J. S. Hartley, sculptor of the "Whirlwind." 




SPRINGFIELD'S UNION STATION, Lyman Street. One of the most commodious in tlic c(,untry 
for handling large crowds, having over 900 feet of platform room. 
This station with its platform e.xtends nearly to the granite arch over Main Street, which is seen 
in the picture on previous page. All trolley lines pass the station going direct to Hotel Worthy, or you 
can reach it in a three minutes' walk. 




A UNIQUE PICTURE OF SPRINGFIELD. 

This is a so-called bird's-eye view of the city in 1875. Nothing like it has ever been made and 
although not perfectly true, it has enough interesting features to warrant publication. It shows the 
general layout of the city as it was then and is now. It is worth studying. Without a magnifying glass 
many landmarks can be recognized. It was made by using a map of the city as a ground work, the build- 
ings being filled in from pencil sketches made at street corners, and from roofs of tall buildings. It is 
very handy for use in studying our river front problem and is hereby offered for just what it is worth. 



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THE BUSIEST PART UF BL SY AIAIX STREE'l" L\ BUSY Sl'RLXCJFlELD. 
CONVENIENT TO EVERYTHING. 
Here from Bridge Street north to the Railroad Arch during business hours in "any old day," this 
scene can be produced, for there is "always something doing" — rain or shine — for business or pleasure. 
Right in the center of this picturesque business district si.xteen years ago, the HOTEL WORTHY 
was built, and it's there now— SPRINGFIELD'S BUSIEST, BEST KNOWN AND MOST POPULAR 
HOTEL. Doubled in size, kept up-to-date, it's where the busy traveling man, or the pleasure seeker, 
can catch a trolley car passing every few seconds. The big department stores and theatres are right 
at hand — onlv two or three minutes' walk. 



We did not see them on the stage 
But Kodaked 'em on the street. 



The finest flock of Lambs 
That vnu would wish to meet. 




Photos by Geo. S. Graves . 

THE LAMB'S "GAMBOL," CELEBRATED STARS OF THE AMERICAN STAGE. Headed 
by Victor Herbert and his noted band, passing the Third National Bank on their march down Alain 
Street from HOTEL WORTHY to Nayasset Club, Friday, May 31, 191 2. PICK OUT YOUR 
FAVORITE. 

Mayor Lathrop granted the Lambs the freedom of the city, and a notable audience filled the 
Court Square Theatre in the afternoon to enjov a rare entertainment. 

COME AGAIN, BOYS. SPRINGFIELD IS YOURS. 




THE HOTEL WORTHY ON MAIN STREET OPPOSITE POST OFFICE AND CUSTOM HOUSE. 

Showing new addition on VVorthington Street. The Union Station is but two blocks distant, and 
there are four theatres within a block. 

THE HOTEL WORTHY HAS ALL NEEDED CONVENIENCES OF A MODERN HOTEL. 
There are 200 ROOMS WITH BATH, and SPACIOUS SAMPLE ROOMS for traveling men. 

THE PUREST OF FILTERED WATER from the Berkshire Hills for DRINKING AND BATH- 
ING RUNS DIRECT TO EVERY ROOM, and ALL ICE USED for every purpose is the HYGIENIC 
ICE made by Ramapogue Ice Companv, from water that ANALYZES 99,-^0^% pure. WHEN THIS 
ARTIFICIAL ICE IS USED THERE IS NO POSSIBLE DANGER OF CONTAMINATION. 




UNITED STATES POST OFFICE AND CUSTOM HOUSE. 
The Springfield Post Office stands second in Massachusetts in business importance and is third of all 
New England cities. Uncle Sam located his Post Office and Custom House on the opposite corner from 
Hotel Worthy, because he wanted to be in the business center. 



WHEN PRESIDENT TAFT VISITED SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS. 




PRESIDENT TAFT AND PARTY PASSING HOTEL WORTHY, followed by most of the 
20,000 people who heard him speak on Court Square Extension, April 25, 191 2. 




SPRINGFIELD'S NEW CITY LIBRARY BUILDING. IDEAL FOR USEFULNESS AND 

ATTRACTIVENESS. 

(From Mayor Lathrop's Address on the Openinc, Day.) 



"This library, holden in sumptuous and sym- 
metrical walls, is ours. It will be the HEART and 
the BRAIN of the COMMUNITY, and GENERA- 
TIONS to come will FEEL ITS PULSATIONS swift 
and silent, without noise or tumult. SINGING 
THROUGH THEIR LIVES, and BECKONING 
them to LARGER IMPULSES and the ACCOM- 
PLISHMENT OF HIGHER AND BETTER AT- 
TAINMENTS— fit companion of the church." 



"The oldest library is said to have been founded 
in Memphis, by an Egyptian King of the I2th 
dynasty, at the entrance of which was inscribed the 
words: 'THE HEALING OF THE SOUL.' What 
a profound and prophetic sentence. Out of the pro- 
found thought of some of the wise men must 'have 
come that immortal thought, 'The healing Cof the 
soul.' " 



The new library is made possible through the munificence of Andrew Carnegie, with his gift of 
$200,000, supplemented by gifts of $155,000 from 378 public-spirited citizens of Springfield. The build- 
ing at present has provided for 350,000 books, but has ample room for 500,000. 

The general architecture of the Library Building is Italian Renaissance. The base of the building 
is Pink Granite from Grand Isle, Maine, and the principal material used is White Marble from Rutland, 
Vermont. White Terra Cotta supplied by the Atlantic Terra Cotta Co. makes an appropriate trim; 
the roof is a green tile of a pleasing shade. 

For the beauty of this artistic structure, its strength and solidity, the city is indebted to the architect, 
Edward L. Tilton. This library is the climax of thirty years of study and practice. J. E. &. A. L. Pen- 
nock of Philadelphia are the builders. 

In a niche between two of the columns to the right of the door as one enters, is a bronze bust of 
Andrew Carnegie, which Nathan D. Bill has presented the Library as a mark of appreciation of the 
generosity of the man who has given $200,000 for the building. 

THE INTERIOR SHOWS A BUILDING OF BEAUTY AND DIGNITY. 

In spite of its great proportions, THE ATMOSPHERE IS INVITING to the visitor, and MAKES 
HIM FEEL AT HOME, for ITS GREAT PURPOSE IS TO WELCOME ALL CLASSES OF 
PEOPLE TO MAKE FREQUENT USE OF ITS BOOKS. 

THE MOST STRIKING THING in the entrance hall is a frieze which is a cast of the west FRIEZE 
OF THE PARTHENON, which runs across nearly three sides of the hall. Its horses and drivers por- 
trayed in the power and wonderful action that is so well known, were well chosen for this part of the 
library. 

ENTERING THE DELIVERY ROOAl for the first time, one feels an irresistible impulse to look 
up, and he does well to yield to it, for this rotunda with graceful columns, extends in fine grace to the 
top of the building, where it culminates in an amber-tinted, glass dome, through which the large open 
space is flooded with light. 

THIS ROTUNDA is one of the FINEST PARTS of the BUILDING. At its four corners are 
CORINTHIAN COLUMNS, two in each corner, sunken between which are GREAT WREATHS. 
Above these columns are OPEN ARCHES WHICH ADMIT LIGHT AND AIR. A balustrade is 
formed under each arch so that visitors can stand above and look down into the rotunda. HIGHER UP 
under the dome are FOUR HUGE SHIELDS with the HEAD OF MINERVA upon them. 




THE HEAVENWARD DOME OF SPRINGFIELD'S NEW CITY LIBRARY. 
THESE ARCHES ARE NOT ONLY ARTISTIC, and serve the practical purpose of LETTING 
LIGHT INTO THE HALLS above, but they also PREVENT REVERBERATION of sounds. 

The Library is, throughout, a building for practical use and Springfield has good 

REASON to be PROUD OF IT. 




SPRINGFIELD'S NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS. 

Now being erected on Court Street, opposite Court Square. The estimated cost of these classic 
buildings is ^1,500,000 and THEY WILL BE WORTH IT. ^^ 

These "Up-to-date" Municipal Buildings will do more to advertise the "City of Homes than 
any other one agency. The building on the right is for the City Offices. The Auditorium on the left 
will have a seating capacity of 4,200. These buildings will be equal in size, havmg frontage of 115 feet 
on Court Street, and a depth of 175 feet, extending to Pynchon Street. Corinthian Columns, 41 feet 
high. Height to apex of pediments, 75 feet. Material, Indiana limestone. 

The clock tower or "Campanile," 300 feet high, is a unique feature of the Group that will attract 
thousands of visitors to enjoy the grand view of the city and Connecticut valley. 

See larger view on outside cover pages. 




UPPER LAKE AND DRIVEWAY, FOREST PARK. 

This view is typical of Springfield's wonderful Forest Park, the larger portion of which is in the dense 
woods, left as far as possible in a natural state, with modern roads and walks to make it accessible and 
pleasant. All through the valley, extending the entire length of the Park, are lakes, streams and duck 
ponds, where many varieties of wild fowl are to be seen. 



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THE BARNEY ESTATE AND AQUATIC GARDENS. 
This picture shows the leading feature of FOREST PARK, known as the BARNEY ESTATE, 
at the southerly entrance to Springfield. In the immediate foreground are the wonderful aquatic gardens 
with the Pecousic Brook flowing through to the Connecticut. Next comes Laurel Hill. From the 
Lookout on this hill can be seen Springfield, the river, the foothills of the Berkshires and the Mt. Tom 
range, about twelve miles away. On the Barney Estate are cultivated nearly every known variety of 
plant and shrub indigenous to this climate. Thousands of dollars and work of years have been expended 
here, for the public to enjoy "without money and without price," — all within a few minutes' walk of 
the heart of a hustling city. 




spri.xcjField l.\der the trees, 
fort pleasant avenue, looking from junction of sumner avenue. 

This avenue is the entrance to Springfield from the south in the Forest Park district, which is 
growing by leaps and bounds. 

From its elevation of 200 feet overlooking the Connecticut River, some unequaled views of the river, 
valley and mountains are obtained. Being adjacent to Forest Park with its 500 acres of natural scenery 
it offers advantages that no other part of Springfield can possess. 




DRIVE IN THE LAKE DISIRICI, FORESF PARK. 
Leading from the Aquatic Gardens in the Barney Estate, this road through the lakes takes one to 
the upper portion of the park which has in all fifteen miles of fascinating drives through dense woods and 
open valleys. 




PICTURESQUE WEST SPRINGFIELD ON THE CONNECTICUT RIVER viewed from Rock- 

rimmon Heights, Chicopee. 
Bordering on the river are the rich meadow lands of West Springfield. Here Miles Morgan, whose 
statue is in the Springfield Court Square, tilled his original allotment; here the Brooks, Ashleys, Baggs, 
Elys, Smiths and other native farmers have taken wealth from the soil. Looking west beyond the mead- 
ows, begins the beautiful hill country that ends in the noted Berkshires. 




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MEW UK CONNECTICUT RI\'ER ABOVE NORITI END BRIDGE, looking to Mt. Orthodox, 
Springfield Country Club, and the Springfield shore near the northerly line of Springfield. This is 
the first part of the course over which Pennsylvania and Yale raced in 191 1. 




VIEW OF CONNECTICUT RIVER BELOW NORTH END BRIDGE looking to West Spring- 
field shore. Middle portion of the Pennsylvania-Yale course of 191 1. Yale crew off for the starting line. 



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LOOKING TOWARD MT. ORTHODOX, SPRINGFIELD COUNTRY CLUB AND UPPER 

WEST SPRINGFIELD. 

Winding through the hills and valleys are the pleasantest drives imaginable, and here also are the 
ideal situations for country homes. TATHAM HILL on the western edge of the town, overlooking 
the Westfield valley, is the highest land in West Springfield. Every part of this section is accessible 
from Springfield's center in 20 minutes by trolley. 




THE CONNECTICUT RI\ ER IS WEST SPRINGFIELD'S MOST CONSPICUOUS ELE- 
MENT OF NATURAL BEAUTY, and she is the fortunate possessor of 8 miles ot ri\er trunt, the 
larger part of it ready for beautiful homes, parks and drives. 




VIEW OF CONNECTICUT RIVER BELOW OLD TOLL BRIDGE-end of PennsvK ania-Yale 
course! flashing opposite center of Springfield, near Yacht Club moormgs. Pennsylvania finished race 
in fast time of 9 minutes, 10^, seconds. 



VIEW OF SOUTH END BRIDGE looking from Long Hill, Springfield, to Agawam, where the 
Agawam River comes into the Connecticut. If the River Front Plan, now being considered by the City 
Government is carried out, the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. will cross the Connecticut River below this 
bridge and have its freight terminal on the West Springfield meadows, adjoining the N. Y. Central 
yards, thus doing away with the present tracks on Springfield's river front. 




VIEW DOWN CONNECTICUT RIVER TO LONGMEADOW BLUFFS FROM SOUTH END 

BRIDGE, SPRINGFIELD. 




WHAT SPRINGFIELD IS WORKING FOR. 

Reclaiming the river front is not the only great problem before Springfield. The navigation com- 
mittee of the Springfield Board of Trade have been working for vears TO GET THE CONNECTICUT 
RIVER MADE NAVIGABLE from Holyoke to Hartford, for steamers of 7 foot draft. 

The Connecticut was the first great north and south highway of the country, but navigation then 
was confined to flat-bottom boats and barges which were poled slowly up-stream and floated down- 
stream. That will not do now. NAVIGATION WILL COME IN DUE TIME. 




A MSTA THROUGH THE TREES ON THE RIVERDALE ROAD LEADING TO THE COUNTRY 

CLUB IN WEST SPRINGFIELD. 
Mt. Tom, 1,200 ft. high, is seen in the distance — 10 miles away. 




WEST SPRINGFIELD'S BEAUTIFUL RIVERDALE ROAD ALONG THE CONNECTICUT, 

going north after crossing the North End Bridge. This is the oldest and most beautiful river drive 
in Hampden County. In the early days it was called " Shad Lane Meetin' Road." 




NORTH END BRIDGE OVER THE CONNECTICUT RIVER FROM GROUNDS OF FRANK L. 

WORTHY. 

This is a fair example of how West Springfield residents utilize their river front. 




WEST SPRINGFIELD'S TOWN HOUSE AND SCHOOL BUILDINGS, 
Facing its Beautiful Common. 

Picturesque West Springfield 

Among the towns of the Connecticut valley RICH IN ALL ELEMENTS 
that go to make THIS SECTION ATTRACTIVE, NONE CAN SURPASS 
WEST SPRINGFIELD, which is separated from Springfield only by the Connecti- 
cut River and its own town government. Crossing the spacious and airy North 
End Bridge, we come to the BEAUTIFUL COMMON of West Springfield— the 
town's center. 

In Revolutionary days this common was the camping ground of two British 
armies and this event has been commemorated by the placing of a bowlder suitably 
marked with a tablet on the historic spot. Attracted by its advantages, a large 
number of the soldiers settled in this vicinity, their descendants, the Morgans, 
Days, Baggs, Ashleys and others, being of well known families in this 
valley. Miles Morgan, whose statue adorns Court Square in Springfield, made his 
mark in the growing town and his namesakes have done likewise. For instance, 
J. Pierpont Morgan, who was born in Hartford, and is a life member of the 
Connecticut Valley Historical Society. 

West Springfield was incorporated as a town in 1774 and has now a population 
of about 10,000, which is RAPIDLY INCREASING. It is wisely governed, taxes 
are low, there are good schools and churches and the BEST OF WATER from 
the celebrated Bear Hole spring, which analyzes 99^^;^% pure. 

With 1 1,000 ACRES OF MEADOW, HILL AND FOREST of the MOST 
ATTRACTIVE KIND and with 50 MILES OF CHARMING DRIVES OVER 
ROADS KEPT IN THE BEST OF CONDITION, THERE'S PLENTY OF 
ROOM FOR MORE CITIZENS, as hundreds are discovering each year. 

SPRINGFIELD PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO COME OVER THE RIVER, 
if they want a PLEASANT COUNTRY HOME AT A REASONABLE PRICE, 
WITH PICTURESQUE SURROUNDINGS THAT ARE UNEQUALLED. 

IN 10 TO 15 MINUTES BY FREQUENT TROLLY SERVICE, ONE CAN REACH 
SPRINGFIELD'S CENTER. 




ENTRANCE TO WEST END OF COMMON, WEST SPRINGFIELD. 
When you come on the trolleys from Hartford, Westfield or Holyoke, you enter the Common here, 
passing on your left the Town House, Park Street Church and historic Day house. 




THE COMMON, WEST SPRINGFIELD, LOOKING TO NORTH END BRIDGE. 

From whatever direction you come to West Springfield's center, its beautiful Common or public 
square at once attracts you. Its generous breadth lined with pleasant homes, the Town Hall, Park Street 
Church and historic Day house, incites a desire to linger, and get better acquainted with picturesque 
West Springfield. 

All trolley lines going through the town pass through the common and a cozy station is provided 
on the grounds for waiting travelers. 




THE OLD WHITE MEET- 
ING HOUSE, MOUNT 
ORTHODOX. 




PARK STREET CHURCH, FACING 
THE COiMMON. 



THE OLD WHITE A4EETING HOUSE. 

This stately edifice is one of the few well preserved churches of the olden time now standing in the 
Connecticut valley and it is a BEAUTIFUL LANDMARK FOR MILES AROUND. It was located 
here as a gift from John Ashley, who stipulated that it should remain there for lOO years from 1800. 
The contract price was $1,400 and 10 gallons of good rum. The turrets of these old churches were used 
as a lookout for hostile Indians. In the early days of this church there was an unwritten law that no 
young woman should occupy a front seat in the gallery where the unmarried women sat. unless attired 
in a silk gown. 




THE COMMON, WEST SPRINGFIELD, LOOKING TO THE WEST. 
Commons like West Springfield's are a feature of most New England towns and in Colonial days 
were used for musters and as a public grazing place for the village live stock. Pastures away from the 
center were not safe in those days, on account of the hungry Indians. 




MAIN STREET LEADING TO MERRICK DISTRICT AND OLD TOLL BRIDGE 
TO SPRINGFIELD, from east end of the Common. Nearly every home on the east side of this street 
borders on the Connecticut River, with shade in abundance. 




THE OLD DAY HOUSE, BESIDE WEST SPRINGFIELD COxMMON. This mute witness of 
the stirring events of Colonial days has been visited by thousands of people and it bids fair to make 
West Springfield as famous in this way as the Longfellow residence has made Portland, Maine, noted. 

Built in 1754 and occupied by the Day family for 150 years, it is now the property of the Ramapogue 
Historical Society and used as a center for historical and social work. It is well worth a visit. The 
collection of relics handed down from early times is constantly being added to by gifts from friends. 







ELxM STREET^MAIN ROAD TO HOLYOKE AND VVESTEIELD, leading from the Common, 
bordered with beautiful elms and maples for miles. No such fine specimens of elms are found anywhere 
in this country as in the Connecticut valley. West Springfield has 50 miles of roads like these, all kept 
in prime condition and passing through the most picturesque country imaginable. No pleasanter 
trolley rides anywhere than are found here. 





IN EARLY SPRLNG, APPROACHING THE COMMON from Hartford and the West. 
Common extends for half a mile to the Connecticut River and North End Bridge. 



This 




ox THE BEAUTIFUL BEAR HOLE DRIVE from Tatham Hill to West Springfield's Reservoir 
and the Crystal Lake Reservoir of Holyoke. In an hour's drive from Springfield you can reach the pri- 
meval forest country of West Springfield. Here are rugged hills, fertile valleys, rippling streams, and 
the dense woods with occasionally a thrifty farm — here you can forget your troubles and the city rush 
and wonder why you are "hustling for a million." 




APPROACIIIXG .\lUL.\r URTllUDUX .\XD KING'S HIGHWAY, 
on the road to Springfield Country Club and beyond to Holyoke, the 
Mt. Tom and Mt. Holyoke ranges of mountains. 




THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SPRINGFIELD, IN THE BEAUTIFUL HILLS OF WEST SPRING- 
FIELD, OVERLOOKING THE VALLEY. 

A short distance above Mt. Orthodox, you pass the grounds of the Springfield Country Club. The 
club house stands on an eminence from which a series of landscape pictures can be had. 

It is the center for Springfield's social life in the open air season. 




VIEW OF THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY FROM MEETING HOUSE HILL, WEST SPRING- 
FIELD. THE MT. TOM AND MT. HOLYOKE RANGES, TEN MILES AWAY. 

Mt. Tom is 1,200 feet above sea level and an electric car takes you to the summit where you can 
spend hours enjoying the finest cultivated views to be seen in the world. 

On your way there, you will pass through West Springfield's beautiful residential and farming 
section and see the model town of the Connecticut valley. 




ON THE PEACEFUL WATERS OF AGAVVAM RIVER. 

Coming from the Berkshire Hills the Agawam's waters are mostly used to turn the wheels of in- 
dustry. For two miles above its outlet into the Connecticut, opposite lower Sprmgfield, mdustry 
has no use for it, and it there becomes 

A PARADISE FOR BOATING 
Its quiet waters and willow-fringed banks with their constantly changing views make it ideal for 
canoeing and rowing. Its attractions are fully appreciated by our aquatic-lovmg set. 



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THE AGAWAM RIVER AND BRIDGE which you cross going to Agawam, Feeding Hills 

and Hartford. ■ ■ j c • g^)a ;,, ^,Anr^\a\ Dav<; his coach and four horses 

When General George Washmgton v:sited Spnngfie d m Colomal Da>s,^... coac^ a ^^^ 

forded the Agawam River and crossed the Connecticut Ru er on a J^err> i5oat. 
the "Good old days".'' 




VIEW LOOKING Li' AGAWA.M Ri\ ER TO MIITIXEACL L. 
Here are concentrated four large paper mills, the Worthy Paper Company, Strathmore Paper 
Company, Agawam Paper Company, The Southworth Company. These mills are West Springfield's 
largest industries and their products go to all parts of the United States. 





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NEW YORK CENTRAL FREIGHT YARDS, WEST SPRINGFIELD. 

Very few people realize the magnitude of these great yards, but they are the MOST IMPORTANT 
EAST OF BUFFALO. Even Albany and Boston not being excepted. It's a GREAT CLEARING 
HOUSE for the immense business of the New York Central lines. 

Here are FORTY-ONE MILES OF SIDE TRACKS on which 5400 CARS CAN BE STORED, 
and on these tracks alone West Springfield receives a tax of $22,500. Here also are two round houses 
for engines, and the big shops for repairing engines and cars, for all the New England lines of the 
New York Central system. 

When the great changes in Springfield's railroad center are made, WEST SPRINGFIELD WILL 
BE ONE OF THE LARGEST RAILROAD CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY. It is proposed to 
have the freight terminal of the New Haven system located here, and in that event the freight for these 
two roads and the Boston & Maine will be interchanged here. 




BEAR HOLE RESERVOIR, WEST SPRINGFIELD. 
Water that analyzes 99y'\^% pure is supplied to this town. Its source is the 
celebrated spring at Bear Hole and NO BETTER WATER IS OBTAINED 
ANYWHERE. 




WHERE HYGIENIC ICE IS MADE. 

MANUFACTURING PLANT OF RAMAPOGUE ICE COMPANY, on Agawam River. West 
Springfield. This company is tiie only one in this vicinity manufacturing artificial ice, which is in great 
demand in these davs of hygienic Hving. . 

The water used comes from Bear Hole Reservoir, illustrated above, and from artesian wells. The 
purity of either supplv cannot be questioned. _ ■ r j 

the Ramapogue' Company's Hygienic Ice can be used in drinking water, or in preserving food 
supplies, without danger of contaminating substances, which are often found in pond ice. 




HYGIENIC ICE ON THE RUNWAY, TO STORAGE HOUSE OF THE RAMAPOGUE ICE 

COMPANY, WEST SPRINGFIELD. 

From the Storage House, auto trucks take this absolutely pure product to the hotels and private 
houses of Springfield and West Springfield. 

Anyone desiring a regular supply of Hygienic Ice should apply to Ramapogue Ice Company, Phoenix 
Building, Springfield. Their telephone is 4365. 




PICTURESQUE BLOCKS OF HYGIENIC ICE, CLEAR AS A CRYSTAL. 

This interesting picture was taken in the harvesting room of the Ramapogue Ice Company. It 
shows a three-ton cake of ice just cut into blocks and another three-ton cake ready for the saws. Through 
the latter you can see clearly two of the operators standing behind the ice. 

IT REQUIRES HYGIENIC ICE MADE FROM PURE SPRING WATER TO PRODUCE 
SUCH RESULTS. 

THERE IS NO DANGER OF CONTAMINATION FROM THE HYGIENIC ICE MADE 
BY THE RAMAPOGUE COMPANY. 



THE BEST OF ANY AMERICAN CITY. 
SPRINGFIELD'S TWO MILLION DOLLAR WATER SYSTEM IN THE BERKSHIRE HILLS. 




BORDEN BROOK RESERVOIR which has a capacity for storing eighteen months' supply of 
water. 



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SPRINGFIELD'S MODERN FILTRATION BEDS WHERE LITTLE RR'ER WATER IS MADE 

ABSOLUTELY PURE. 

These beds co\'er THREE ACRES, divided in sections of one-half acre each. 




INSIDE THE FILTRATION BEDS BEFORE THE WATER WAS LET IN. 

Several layers of sand and gravel of varying sizes are placed on the bottom to a height of 5 feet, 
allowing for five feet of water above. Filtering through this gravel THE WATER IS CLEANED 
OF ALL IMPURITIES, ready for consumption. 

THE ACTUAL PURITY of Little River water COMPARES WELL with that of any city WITH- 
OUT FILTRATION. WITH OUR MODERN SYSTEM OF FILTRATION it is PURE AS HUMAN 
MEANS CAN MAKE IT. 

NOT OVER ONE-THIRD OF THE UNITED STATES IS SUPPLIED WITH FILTERED 
WATER. FORTUNATE IS PICTURESQUE SPRINGFIELD. 



JUL 30 1912 




COLONIAL DINING ROOM OF HOTEL WORTHY. 
HOME OF GOOD LIVING. 



FURNISHED IN SUMPTUOUS STYLE. TIME TRIED AND TABLE 
TESTED. 

THE BEST VENTILATED DINING ROOM in Springtield, with accommo- 
dations for THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY GUESTS. 

THE FAVORITE PLACE FOR BANQUETS. 

To its cuisine HOTEL WORTHY owes much of its envied reputation. 

Only the CHOICEST FOOD PRODUCTS are used. They are cooked RIGHT, 
served RIGHT, and the prices are moderate. 

Music a regular feature at luncheon and dinner hours. 

THE WORTHY'S TABLE D'HOTE LUNCH from 12 to 2 has for years been 
a popular feature of midday life in Springfield. 

SUITES OF DINING ROOMS on second floor, lately redecorated and re- 
furnished, afford the privacv and atmosphere of a home for SAIALL DINNER 
PARTIES. 

The Rathskeller offers to men an ideal place, for more seclusion than is to be 
had in the main dining room. 

YOU DINE RIGHT IF YOU DINE AT HOTEL WORTHY. 

FILTRATED LITTLE RIVER WATER from the Berkshire Hills, cooled 
with HYGIENIC ICE, made by Ramapogue Ice Companv, used exclusively 
throughout HOTEL WORTHY. BOTH PURE— THAT'S SURE. 

"THAT SATISFIED FEELING" IS YOURS WHEN A GUEST OF HOTEL 
WORTHY. 

HOTEL WORTHY has been, and is now, THE LEADING COMMERCIAL 
AND TOURIST HOUSE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND BOSTON. It is CON- 
DUCTED ALONG LIBERAL LINES, and solicits the patronage of the traveling 
public. 




WRITING ROOM OF HOTEL WURTllV. 
A quiet spot with homelike furnishings on the second floor, where the successful commercial man 
writes or dictates his long list of orders from the busy merchants of busy Springfield. 




LOUNGING ROOM OF HOTEL WORTHY. 

At Worthington street entrance, Main Floor. The room where you can take solid comfort. 



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