Woodford Street Historic District facts for kids
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Woodford Street Historic District
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The five houses of the district
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| Location | 35–39 and 38–40 Woodford St., Worcester, Massachusetts |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman |
| MPS | Worcester MRA; Worcester Three-Deckers TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 89002365 |
| Added to NRHP | February 9, 1990 |
The Woodford Street Historic District is a special area in Worcester, Massachusetts. It has five unique houses located at 35–39 and 38–40 Woodford Street. These homes are known as "triple deckers" because they have three floors, with one apartment on each floor.
Built around 1926, these houses show off the Colonial Revival style. They are a great example of the last time many triple decker homes were built in Worcester. Because they are so well-preserved and important, this area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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What Makes the Woodford Street Houses Special?
Woodford Street is a quiet street in Worcester's Vernon Hill neighborhood. It runs north to south between Koping and Holcombe Streets. The five special houses of this district are found near the southern end of the street.
Design and Style of the Homes
All five houses were built around 1926. They mostly feature the Colonial Revival style, which looks back to early American architecture. However, they also have some Craftsman style elements.
Instead of having a rounded bay window that sticks out, these houses have flat panels with four windows. The first floor of each house is covered in clapboard siding. The upper floors use shingle siding. Each house also has a triangular gable end at the top. This gable has a wide decorative edge called a cornice with evenly spaced brackets.
Porches and Their Unique Look
The porches on these homes are also special. They are built on all three levels. Each level of the porch often has a slightly different design or style, making them unique.
Who Lived in the Woodford Street Homes?
These houses were built during the final period when many triple decker homes were constructed in Worcester. This neighborhood became popular with middle-class families. Many of these families were Jewish and moved from the Grafton Hill area nearby.
Early Residents and Their Jobs
Many of the first people who owned or lived in these houses were merchants or worked for merchants. For example, Max Katz owned the two houses at 38 and 40 Woodford Street. He was the president of a local company that made bricks. He also owned several other homes in the area.
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The five houses of the district
