John L. Worley Homestead, 1888

John L. Worley Homestead, 1888

The above photo was found on page 12 of the Aug. 28, 1952, Lowell Tribune. The caption under reads:

Landmark of the Century

This home, built 100 years ago by John L. Worley (grandfather of Rev. E.L. Worley) on his homestead located south of Lowell on a trail which is now the Joe Martin road, still stands.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Neveckas own the farm and with them resides their daughter, Mrs. Winthrop Rockefeller, and her little son, Winnie. Mrs. Rockefeller has contributed much to the success of Lowell's centennial celebration.

Pictured in the photo (left to right) -- Bert Worley, who is now a resident of California; John L. Worley (died in 1898), his wife Naomi Hathaway Worley. The little girl is Mrs. Nellie Worley Moyer. Driving the team is Henry Worley (deceased), father of the two children and son of the John L. Worleys.

This picture was taken in 1888. Mrs. Rockefeller has modernized the home extensively.

* * * * * This image comes from the Lowell History CD-Rom, compiled by Gregory Jancosek. This CD-Rom contains photos from the Richard Schmal collection and the Lowell Public Library collection, as well as photos from other sources.

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