George Cobb House, Worcester

Name: George Cobb House
Address: Worcester, United States

#217 among attractions in Worcester

Gothic Revival architecture

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The George Cobb House is a historic house located at 24 William Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Built about 1875, it is a well-preserved and little-altered example of late Gothic Revival architecture. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1980. ()

Built: 1875 (149 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 42°16'2"N, 71°48'23"W

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Central City (Institution Park)Worcester United States

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George Cobb House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DCU Center, Worcester Art Museum, Armsby Abbey, Worcester City Hall and Common.

0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Sport
DCU Center, Worcester
11 min walk • The DCU Center is an indoor arena and convention center complex in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. The facility hosts a variety of events, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, trade-shows and meetings.
0.5 miNE
Encyclopedic collection of art treasures
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, the Worcester Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history. Established in 1898, this prestigious institution boasts a diverse collection of over 38,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years of human creativity.
~1650 ftE
Nightlife
Armsby Abbey, Worcester
8 min walk • The Armsby Block is an historic mixed-use residential and commercial building at 144-148 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Built in 1885 to a design by noted local architect Stephen Earle, it is a well-preserved example of Panel Brick architecture. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
0.4 miSE
City hall, Shopping centre, Neo-renaissance architecture
Worcester City Hall and Common, Worcester
12 min walk • The Worcester City Hall and Common, the civic heart of the city, are a historic city hall and town common at 455 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The city hall and common were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
~1640 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
8 min walk • Mechanics Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1857 in the Renaissance Revival style and restored in 1977.
0.5 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuckerman Hall, Worcester
13 min walk • Tuckerman Hall is a concert hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902 in the Neoclassical style and restored in 1999. The architect was Josephine Wright Chapman. It is the home of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Other current uses include weddings, receptions and other events.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Hanover Theatre, Worcester
13 min walk • The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States was originally built in 1904 as the Franklin Square Theatre regularly scheduling burlesque shows, Broadway touring shows and headline acts transitioning to showing silent films by 1912 when...
0.9 miSE
Antiques, Flea market, Shopping
Crompton Collective, Worcester
22 min walk • The Crompton Loom Works is an historic industrial complex of the Crompton Corporation at 132-142 Green Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The factory manufactured looms for textile factories. With its original portion dating to 1860, the complex is one of the oldest surviving industrial sites in the city.
1 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester
25 min walk • The Worcester Center for Crafts, located at 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, Massachusetts, is one of Worcester's oldest cultural institutions and was one of the first organizations of its kind in the United States.
~1660 ftE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Worcester Palladium, Worcester
9 min walk • The Worcester Palladium, also known as The Palladium or Palladium Theatre, is an all-ages concert hall and performance venue located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Palladium was designed by architect Arlan W. Johnson and opened as a theatre in 1928 as the Plymouth Theatre.
~1520 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Plymouth Theatre, Worcester
8 min walk • The Worcester Palladium, also known as The Palladium or Palladium Theatre, is an all-ages concert hall and performance venue located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Palladium was designed by architect Arlan W. Johnson and opened as a theatre in 1928 as the Plymouth Theatre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Cobb House?

Nearby attractions include Gov. Levi Lincoln House, Worcester (2 min walk), John Hastings Cottage, Worcester (2 min walk), Joseph Davis House, Worcester (4 min walk), Alexander Marsh House, Worcester (4 min walk).

How to get to George Cobb House by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Cobb House:

Bus

WRTA Transportation Hub (18 min walk)
Worcester Bus Station (18 min walk)

Train

Worcester (19 min walk)