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BACKSTORY:
Built from 1891-1892, the residence was originally a spectacular 17-room, 3 story mansard-style Victorian mansion built by Millard Fillmore Hamilton, who platted the Quilcene townsite in the 1880’s.
In the economic depression of the late 1890’s the Hamilton family lost the home. It was eventually purchased by WJ Worthington and his wife, Grace, in 1907. It is still known as the Worthington residence and, until her 2012 passing, was the private home of Eilleen Worthington.
Thanks in part to a Heritage Capital Projects grant from the Washington State Historical Society, much needed repair and maintenance work was completed on the home, ensuring it will continue to be an icon of the Quilcene community.