The Edwin B. Worthen Collection documents life in Lexington from the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. The Worthen family was especially interested in the history of who lived where and when in Lexington, as well as in contemporary events that transformed the town during their lifetimes. Subjects range from American history, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19th celebrations, and historic properties and monuments, to Lexington's families and individuals, religious, social and civic organizations, schools and businesses, socio-economic conditions, politics and town government, and infrastructure and transportation. Photos Collection More than 1500 photographs, prints and postcards portray life in Lexington during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Images depict Lexington's April 19th celebrations and other events, historic properties and landmarks, houses, town buildings, schools and businesses, and individuals and groups. The Worthens collected photographs and took many pictures themselves to document Lexington's history as well as the ways in which the town changed during their lifetimes. The materials in the Photos collection are arranged in a numbered series, as listed below. In 2011, the materials were cataloged at a basic ("folder") level; in 2012, individual photos will be scanned and described further. The materials in this collection may be browsed or searched in the Worthen Collection "Virtual Exhibit" www.carylibrary.org/special/worthen. 02. American Revolution: Artistic Representations 03. American Revolution: Battles 05. American Revolution: Commemorations 09. American Revolution: Monuments 14. Lexington Business and Industry 15. Lexington Celebrations 16. Lexington Civic and Social Organizations 17. Lexington History Resources 18. Lexington People 19. Lexington Properties and Landmarks 20. Lexington Religious Organizations 21. Lexington Schools 22. Lexington Town Government 23. Lexington Transportation 24. Neighboring Towns 42. Worthen, Edwin B., Senior: Other Activities 43. Aerial views of Lexington.
