Woodland Street Historic District facts for kids
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Woodland Street Historic District
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Harrington House, home to Presidents of Clark University
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| Location | Properties along Hawthorne, Loudon, Norwood, and Woodland Sts., Worcester, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1868 |
| Architect | Gray, Arthur, et al. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Second Empire, Queen Anne |
| MPS | Worcester MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000549 |
| Added to NRHP | March 05, 1980 |
The Woodland Street Historic District is a special neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts. It's known for its beautiful old houses. This area has 19 Victorian-style homes. They are located along Woodland Street, between Charlotte and Oberlin Streets.
This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's an important place in history. The district is right next to Clark University. Some of these historic buildings are now used by the university. They serve as homes for students or offices for staff.
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Discovering Woodland Street's Past
The Woodland Street area started developing in the late 1860s. At that time, it was on the edge of the city. It wasn't a busy downtown area yet.
How the Neighborhood Grew
At first, only a few houses were built. Seven large homes went up on the west side of the street. Just a few more were built on the east side.
Things changed in the 1890s. More people needed homes in Worcester. So, building picked up speed. By 1904, the big plots of land were divided. Many more houses were built. The east side of the street also became fully developed.
Exploring House Styles
The houses on Woodland Street show different building styles. These styles were popular a long time ago.
Early House Styles
Many of the first houses built were in the Second Empire style. This style often has a special roof called a mansard roof. It looks like a sloped roof with windows.
Some houses from this time are Gothic Revival. They were built between 1876 and 1881. One house, the Charles Kirby House, is in the Italianate style. It was built around 1870.
Later House Styles
Houses built later, in the 1890s, have different looks. Some are Queen Anne style. These homes often have towers, turrets, and decorative details.
Other later homes are in the Colonial Revival style. This style brings back ideas from early American homes. The Frank Heath House is a great example. It has a high hip roof and a large front porch. It also features special windows called Palladian windows.
