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National Register of Historic Places listings in eastern Worcester, Massachusetts facts for kids

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There are 98 special places and areas in Worcester, Massachusetts, located east of the I-190 and I-290 highways, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes many important buildings and neighborhoods. Two of these listings are also found in other parts of Worcester. For example, one of the 1767 Milestones is in northwestern Worcester. Also, the Blackstone Canal Historic District stretches across all three sections of the city. You can see where these places are on an online map by clicking "Map of all coordinates."

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list of important buildings, sites, and objects in the United States. It's kept by the U.S. government to help protect and celebrate places that have a big meaning in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as being valuable to our past. This helps people understand and appreciate the stories these places tell.

Discovering Historic Places in Eastern Worcester

Eastern Worcester is home to many fascinating historic sites. These places show us what life was like long ago and how the city has grown. From old homes to schools and even firehouses, each spot has its own unique story.

Milestones and Canals: Tracing Worcester's Past

One of the oldest listings is the 1767 Milestones. These are old markers that helped people find their way between Springfield and Boston a very long time ago. Milestone 47 is in eastern Worcester, and Milestone 48 is in northwestern Worcester.

Another important historic area is the Blackstone Canal Historic District. This district includes parts of the old Blackstone Canal, which was a waterway used for transporting goods in the 1800s. It was a vital part of the region's early economy, connecting Worcester to Providence, Rhode Island.

Homes with History: Three-Deckers and More

Many of the historic places in eastern Worcester are homes. Some are grand houses, while others are "three-deckers." A three-decker is a type of house with three apartments, one on each floor. They were very popular in New England cities like Worcester, especially in the late 1800s and early 1900s, because they could house many families.

  • The Arad Alexander House at 53 Waverly Street was listed in 1980.
  • The Richard Barker Octagon House at 312 Plantation Street is unique because of its eight-sided shape. It was also listed in 1980.
  • The George Bentley House at 9 Earle Street is another historic home from 1980.
  • Many three-deckers are on the list, like the Ludwig Anderson Three-Decker, Peter Baker Three-Decker, and Lydia Blodgett Three-Decker. These homes show how people lived and how neighborhoods developed in Worcester.

Community Buildings: Schools, Firehouses, and Libraries

Beyond homes, several public buildings are also recognized for their historical importance:

  • The Bloomingdale Firehouse on Franklin Street, listed in 1980, served the community for many years.
  • The Bloomingdale School and Dartmouth Street School are examples of historic schools that educated generations of Worcester children.
  • The East Worcester School-Norcross Factory shows how buildings were sometimes repurposed. It was once a school and then a factory.
  • The Elizabeth Street School is another important educational building on the list.
  • The Providence Street Firehouse and Quinsigamond Firehouse also highlight the city's history of public services.
  • Libraries like the Greendale Branch Library and Quinsigamond Branch Library are also listed, showing their role as centers of learning and community.

Unique and Notable Sites

Some listings stand out for their special purpose or design:

  • The Boulevard Diner on Shrewsbury Street is a classic American diner, listed in 2000. It's a great example of mid-20th-century roadside architecture.
  • The Higgins Armory Museum on Barber Avenue, listed in 1980, was once a museum dedicated to arms and armor.
  • College of the Holy Cross has two of its original buildings, Fenwick and O'Kane Halls, listed for their historical significance.
  • The Shaarai Torah Synagogue on Providence Street is an important religious building listed in 1990.
  • The Worcester Asylum and related buildings, now known as the Worcester State Hospital, is a large historic complex that once served as a mental health facility.

Historic Neighborhoods: Districts with Character

Several "historic districts" are also on the list. These are areas where many buildings together create a historically important neighborhood.

  • The Euclid Avenue-Montrose Street Historic District and Fay Street Historic District are examples of neighborhoods with many historic homes.
  • The Houghton Street Historic District, Ingleside Avenue Historic District, Perry Avenue Historic District, Providence Street Historic District, View Street Historic District, and Woodford Street Historic District all preserve the unique character of their areas.
  • Worcester Academy is a historic school campus that includes several important buildings like Walker Hall and Dexter Hall.

These historic places in eastern Worcester help us connect with the past and understand the rich history of the city.

Images for kids

  • WorcesterMA Milestone47

    Milestone 47

  • Arad Alexander House Worcester MA

    Arad Alexander House

  • Ludwig Anderson 3 Decker

    Ludwig Anderson Three-Decker

  • Peter Baker 3 Decker

    Peter Baker Three-Decker

  • Richard Barker Octagon House Worcester MA

    Richard Barker Octagon House

  • George Bentley House

    George Bentley House

  • WorcesterMA BlackstoneCanal

    Blackstone Canal Historic District

  • Lydia Blodgett 3 Decker

    Lydia Blodgett Three-Decker

  • Bloomingdale Firehouse Worcester MA

    Bloomingdale Firehouse

  • Bloomingdale School Worcester MA

    Bloomingdale School

  • Borden-Pond House

    Borden-Pond House

  • Eric Bostrom 3 Decker

    Eric Bostrom Three-Decker

  • Boulevard diner

    Boulevard Diner

  • WorcesterMA HenryBousquetThreeDecker

    Henry Bousquet Three-Decker

  • Eric Carlson 3 Decker

    Eric Carlson Three-Decker

  • Chadwick-Brittain House Worcester MA

    Chadwick-Brittan House

  • Frederick Daniels House Worcester MA

    Frederick Daniels House

  • Dartmouth Street School, Worcester MA

    Dartmouth Street School

  • Rodney Davis 3 Decker

    Rodney Davis Three-Decker

  • MaryDeanThreeDecker

    Mary Dean Three-Decker (Demolished)

  • WorcesterMA LouisDelsignoreThreeDecker

    Louis Delsignore Three-Decker

  • Phillip Duke 3 Decker

    Philip Duke Three-Decker

  • David Dworman 3 Decker

    David Dworman Three-Decker

  • East Worcester School-Norcross Factory, Worcester MA

    East Worcester School-Norcross Factory

  • Elizabeth Street School,Worcester MA

    Elizabeth Street School

  • Knut Ericson 3 Decker Worcester MA

    Knut Erikson Three-Decker

  • Corner of Euclid and Vernon, Worcester MA

    Euclid Avenue-Montrose Street Historic District

  • 4-6 Fay Street, Worcester MA

    Fay Street Historic District

  • Amos Flagg House Worcester MA

    Amos Flagg House

  • Benjamin Flagg House Worcester MA

    Benjamin Flagg House

  • George Fontaine 3 Decker

    George Fontaine Three-Decker

  • Forest Hill Cottage

    Forest Hill Cottage

  • Andrew Friberg 3 Decker

    Andrew Friberg Three-Decker

  • George Gale House

    George Gale House

  • WorcesterMA ThomasGiguereThreeDecker

    Thomas Giguere Three-Decker

  • HenryGoddardHouse

    Goddard House (Demolished)

  • Goldberg Building

    Goldberg Building

  • Grafton Street School, Worcester MA

    Grafton Street School

  • Green Hill Park Shelter, Worcester MA

    Green Hill Park Shelter

  • Greendale Branch Library Worcester MA

    Greendale Branch Library

  • Greendale Village Improvement Society Worcester MA

    Greendale Village Improvement Society Building

  • WorcesterMA EvertGullbergThreeDecker

    Evert Gullberg Three-Decker

  • Higgins Armory Museum

    Higgins Armory Museum

  • Okane hall

    Holy Cross College (O'Kane Hall)

  • Corner of Palm and Houghton, Worcester MA

    Houghton Street Historic District

  • David Hunt 3 Decker

    David Hunt Three-Decker

  • WorcesterMA InglesideAvenueHD

    Ingleside Avenue Historic District

  • John Edward Johnson 3 Decker

    John and Edward Johnson Three-Decker

  • Erick Kaller Three Decker 1

    John Johnson Three-Decker

  • Paul Johnson 3 Decker Worcester MA

    Paul Johnson Three-Decker

  • John Johnson Three Decker Worcester MA

    Erick Kaller Three-Decker (146 Eastern Ave.)

  • Erick Kaller 3 Decker 2

    Erick Kaller Three-Decker (148 Eastern Ave.)

  • Larchmont Worcester MA

    Larchmont

  • WorcesterMA SwanLarsonThreeDecker

    Swan Larson Three-Decker

  • Morris Levenson 3 Decker Worcester MA

    Morris Levenson Three-Decker

  • Charles Lundberg Three Decker, Worcester MA

    Charles Lundberg Three-Decker

  • Charles Magnuson 3 Decker Worcester MA

    Charles Magnuson Three-Decker

  • Malvern Rd. School

    Malvern Road School

  • WorcesterMA AnthonyMassadThreeDecker

    Anthony Massad Three-Decker

  • Patrick McGrath 3 Decker

    Patrick McGrath Three-Decker

  • WorcesterMA PatrickMcGuinnessThreeDecker

    Patrick McGuinness Three-Decker

  • WorcesterMA FrankMcPartlandThreeDecker

    Frank McPartland Three-Decker

  • Charles Miles House Worcester MA

    Charles Miles House

  • Jesse Moore House

    Jesse Moore House

  • WorcesterMA SarahMonroeThreeDecker

    Sarah Munroe Three-Decker

  • Patrick Murphy 3 Decker

    Patrick Murphy Three-Decker

  • Christina Nelson 3 Decker

    Christina Nelson Three-Decker

  • WorcesterMA RichardOBrienThreeDecker

    Richard O'Brien Three-Decker

  • Odd Fellows' Home, Worcester, Massachusetts

    Odd Fellows' Home (Demolished)

  • Timothy Paine House Worcester MA

    Timothy Paine House

  • Perry Ave Historic District

    Perry Avenue Historic District

  • WorcesterMA PettersonCarlsonThreeDecker

    Lars Petterson-Adolph Carlson Three-Decker

  • WorcesterMA LarsPettersonFredGurneyThreeDecker

    Lars Petterson-Fred Gurney Three-Decker

  • WorcesterMA PettersonArcherThreeDecker

    Lars Petterson-Silas Archer Three-Decker

  • WorcesterMA LarsPettersonJamesReidyThreeDecker

    Lars Petterson-James Reidy Three-Decker

  • Addison Prentiss House

    Addison Prentiss House

  • Providence St. Firehouse

    Providence Street Firehouse

  • Providence St. Historic District

    Providence Street Historic District

  • WorcesterMA ArthurProvostThreeDecker

    Arthur Provost Three-Decker

  • Quinsigamond Branch Library

    Quinsigamond Branch Library

  • Quinsigamond Fire Station

    Quinsigamond Firehouse

  • Ezra Rice House Worcester MA

    Ezra Rice House

  • WorcesterMA CatharineRoynaneThreeDecker

    Catharine Roynane Three-Decker

  • Draper Ruggles House, Worcester MA

    Draper Ruggles House

  • Shaarai Torah Worcester

    Shaarai Torah Synagogue

  • Bridget Shea 3 Decker

    Bridget Shea Three-Decker

  • Soho Cottage Worcester MA

    Soho Cottage

  • Edna Stoliker 3 Decker Worcester MA

    Edna Stoliker Three-Decker

  • Leonard Sturtevant House Worcester MA

    Leonard Sturtevant House

  • D. Wheeler Swift House

    D. Wheeler Swift House

  • Upsala St. School

    Upsala Street School

  • View St Historic District

    View Street Historic District

  • Ward St. School

    Ward Street School-Millbury Street

  • WorcesterMA 37 39 WoodfordRoad

    Woodford Street Historic District

  • WA Dexter

    Worcester Academy (Dexter Hall)

  • Worcester state hospital (2817790263)

    Worcester Asylum and related buildings

  • 35 Dartmouth Street, Worcester MA

    Anthony Zemaitis Three-Decker

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