Johnson, John Three Decker - Providence Street Historic District - Worcester MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 42° 14.754 W 071° 47.501
19T E 269682 N 4680853
A Craftsman style double three decker built in 1926
Waymark Code: WMMQX7
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 2

A collection of three-deckers housing built in the 1920's. They are primarily Craftman and Colonial Revival in style and are some of the last of the 3 decker development in Worcester. They were all built by the Dworman Building Company. The original folks were, for the most part, had white-collar positions and represented the middle class. Many were employed in clothing related businesses.

This residential property had 6 units in it versus the typical 3 in the district. Tenants included a baker, clerk, chauffeur and a floorman.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Providence Street Historic District

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Address:
141 Providence St


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