National Register of Historic Places

South Worcester Branch Library

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Listed
March 5, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000486

About this property

The South Worcester Branch Library is a historic former library building at 705 Southbridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The single story Classical Revival building was built in 1913 by Henry D. Whitfield with funds donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The main facade consists of four windows, two on each side of a slightly projecting central entry pavilion. The building is set on a high basement, and granite stairs rise to the a doorway that is flanked by sidelights, then Doric pilasters, full height windows, and square cut columns with a center recessed section. The entry is topped by a decorative limestone panels. The walls are principally yellow brick, with limestone trim. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It served as a branch of the Worcester Public Library until it was closed in 1990.

Location

705 Southbridge St.
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
42.24252, -71.81197

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was South Worcester Branch Library listed on the National Register?

South Worcester Branch Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1980.

What type of historic resource is South Worcester Branch Library?

South Worcester Branch Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South Worcester Branch Library?

The period of significance for South Worcester Branch Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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