An Historical Sketch of Worthington, 1803-1953

This brochure contains historical information about the various institutions in the city of Worthington. Published for Worthington's Sesquicentennial in 1953, it contains descriptions of buildings no longer extant, such as the Griswold Inn and the Worthington Female Seminary. It also mentions basic facts about the founding of the city, education, and the Worthington Library. Also contained in the brochure are celebration events, such as a re-enactment pageant, and various tours of the old buildings. Contributors to the brochure, and members of the committee are listed at the back, as well as pictures of the various buildings throughout.
The Sesquicentennial celebration involved the entire community. The pageant was written by Frank Corbin, with actors from the town. The city was still a small, rural community, just begining to absorbed as a suburb of Columbus.