Tuckerman Hall facts for kids
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Worcester, MA |
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| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | Josephine Wright Chapman |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Part of | Institutional District (ID80000554) |
Tuckerman Hall is a beautiful concert hall located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902. The building has a special look called the Neoclassical style. This means it looks like ancient Greek or Roman buildings.
Tuckerman Hall was carefully fixed up in 1999. A talented architect named Josephine Wright Chapman designed it. Today, it is the main home for the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Many other events also happen here, like weddings and parties.
History of Tuckerman Hall
Tuckerman Hall was built in 1902 for a group called the Worcester Woman's Club. This club was a place for women to meet and learn. The building is named after Elizabeth Tuckerman. She was the grandmother of Stephen Salisbury III.
Stephen Salisbury III was a very generous person. He gave the land for Tuckerman Hall. This land was extra space from a gift he made to the Worcester Art Museum nearby.
Becoming a Historic Place
On March 3, 1980, Tuckerman Hall became a special historic site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important buildings in the United States. It helps protect places that have a lot of history. Tuckerman Hall is part of an area called the Institutional District.
Helping to Save History
On October 4, 2000, Tuckerman Hall got another important title. It was named an Official Project of Save America's Treasures. This program helps to save and protect America's most important historic places and artifacts. It means Tuckerman Hall is a valuable part of American history.
See also
In Spanish: Tuckerman Hall para niños
