Charles Campbell Worthington
Historical Figure
Charles Campbell Worthington, or C.C. Worthington, was an industrialist whose efforts were in part responsible for the foundation of the Professional Golfers Association. He invented the first commercially successful gang lawnmower for fairway maintenance.
After graduating from Columbia, he entered the family business, eventually taking over the Worthington Company.
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MoreCharles Campbell Worthington, or C.C. Worthington, was an industrialist whose efforts were in part responsible for the foundation of the Professional Golfers Association. He invented the first commercially successful gang lawnmower for fairway maintenance.
After graduating from Columbia, he entered the family business, eventually taking over the Worthington Company.
In 1899, Worthington sold his interests in the Worthington Pump Co. to a consortium of six leading pump manufacturers. The combined company became the International Steam Pump Company. Worthington was president of the company.
After retiring from pump manufacturing, Worthington designed and built six Worthington Meteor steam automobiles. He then became interested in gasoline engines and organized the Worthington Automobile Company. This company built several types of pleasure car. Worthington was financed by the Vanderbilt fortune. In 1904, he purchased the rights and property of the Berg Automobile Company. In 1905, Berg cars were built by Worthington, which was also building its first Meteor cars. By the end of 1905, the Berg-Worthington collaboration had failed.
Subject ID: 38388
Subject ID: 38388
