Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, Worcester

Name: Massachusetts Avenue Historic District
Address: Worcester, United States

#266 among attractions in Worcester

Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

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Massachusetts Avenue Historic District, Worcester

Facts and practical information

The Massachusetts Avenue Historic District in Worcester, Massachusetts is a 5-acre historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. At that time, it included 11 contributing buildings and one other contributing site. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'42"N, 71°48'44"W

Address

West Worcester (Salisbury Street)Worcester United States

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Day trips

Massachusetts Avenue Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DCU Center, Worcester Art Museum, Armsby Abbey, Equestrian statue of Charles Devens.

1.2 miSE
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Sport
DCU Center, Worcester
30 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.
0.6 miSE
Encyclopedic collection of art treasures
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester
17 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.
0.9 miSE
Nightlife
Armsby Abbey, Worcester
23 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.
0.8 miSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Charles Devens, Worcester
21 min walk • The equestrian statue of Charles Devens is a public monument in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
1.1 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Mechanics Hall, Worcester
27 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.
0.7 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Tuckerman Hall, Worcester
17 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.
~1190 ftSW
Tower, Historical place, Memorial
Bancroft Tower, Worcester
6 min walk • Bancroft Tower is a 56-foot-high natural stone and granite tower, which looks like a miniature feudal castle. It is located in Salisbury Park, in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Salisbury Mansion, Worcester
17 min walk • The Salisbury Mansion and Store is an historic house museum at 40 Highland Street in Worcester, Massachusetts.
0.7 miS
Universities and schools
Becker College, Worcester
17 min walk • Becker College was a private college in Worcester and Leicester, Massachusetts. Becker College traced its history from the union of two Massachusetts educational institutions—one founded in 1784 and the other in 1887.
~1850 ftE
Park
Institute Park, Worcester
9 min walk • Institute Park is a public park in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded on donated land in 1887, it is located next to the campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The park is 24.6 acres in size.
0.5 miE
Cemetery
Rural Cemetery, Worcester
14 min walk • Rural Cemetery is located on 180 Grove Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. More than 13,000 people are buried at the cemetery, including congressmen, mayors, governors, and professional people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Massachusetts Avenue Historic District?

Nearby attractions include American Antiquarian Society, Worcester (4 min walk), Bancroft Tower, Worcester (6 min walk), Aldus Chapin Higgins House, Worcester (7 min walk), Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester (8 min walk).

How to get to Massachusetts Avenue Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Massachusetts Avenue Historic District:

Bus

Worcester Bus Station (37 min walk)