Holy Name of Jesus Complex, Worcester

Name: Holy Name of Jesus Complex
Address: Worcester, United States

#179 among attractions in Worcester

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Holy Name of Jesus Complex is an historic religious complex on Illinois Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. It consists of four main buildings, a church, rectory, convent, and school. It was the third Roman Catholic parish established in the city to serve its French Canadian population, and was a significant work of a Canadian-born Worcester architect, O. E. Nault. One of the Founders of the Church was Noel Biron. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. ()

Built: 1893 (131 years ago)Coordinates: 42°14'45"N, 71°49'16"W

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Central City (Beacon Brightly)Worcester United States

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Holy Name of Jesus Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Worcester City Hall and Common, Hanover Theatre, Crompton Collective, Clark University.

1.5 miNE
City hall, Shopping centre, Neo-renaissance architecture
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0.5 miN
Cafeteria, Universities and schools
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0.4 miN
Church
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~630 ftN
Park
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~1810 ftN
Neighbourhood
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Nearby attractions include University Park, Worcester (4 min walk), Crystal Street Historic District, Worcester (4 min walk), Catherine Ahern Three-Decker, Worcester (5 min walk), Dale and Ethan Allen Streets Historic District, Worcester (5 min walk).