Odd Fellows' Home (Worcester, Massachusetts) facts for kids
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Odd Fellows' Home
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The historic building, 2006 photo
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| Location | 104 Randolph Rd., Worcester, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 7 acres (2.8 ha) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architect | Barker & Nourse |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| MPS | Worcester MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000513 |
| Added to NRHP | March 05, 1980 |
The Odd Fellows' Home is a special place in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is a charitable home that helps older people and those with disabilities. It was first opened in 1892.
This home is run by a group called the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. They are a friendly society that helps people in need. The original building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Today, the home is in a new, modern building that opened in 1990. It has space for 100 residents.
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History of the Odd Fellows' Home
Where the Home is Located
The Odd Fellows' Home is in the northeastern part of Worcester. It is near a major highway, Interstate 190. You can find it at the corner of Barber and Randolph Streets.
How the Land Was Donated
The land for the home was a gift from a kind man named Thomas Dodge. He was a well-known lawyer in the area. In 1890, he donated the land. He wanted to make sure the residents had lots of space. He gave about 24 acres (9.7 hectares) in total. This ensured "ample light and air" for everyone living there.
The Original Building's Design
The first main building was a large brick structure. It had three stories and was built between 1890 and 1892. The architects who designed it were Barker & Nourse. A very noticeable part of the building was a tall tower. It had a special roof called a mansard roof. This tower was about 5 and a half stories high.
The front of the building had brick columns. A porch also stretched across part of the front. In 1902, a new section was added to the right side. This addition was a 2 and a half story brick building. It helped the home have space for up to 110 people. This part of the building had a classic look with stone details. It also had a fancy entrance porch with round columns.
Changes to the Old Facility
The original building was sold in 2012. A company bought it to develop the area. In 2014, the old building was taken down. This was done to make more room for the nearby Dodge Park Rest Home. Some parts of the old building were saved. They were used in other construction projects.
