Oxford–Crown Historic District Explained

Oxford–Crown Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Roughly bounded by Chatham, Congress, Crown, Pleasant, Oxford Sts. and Oxford Pl., Worcester, Massachusetts
Coordinates:42.265°N -71.8083°W
Built:1836
Architect:Earle, Stephen C.; Multiple
Architecture:Mid 19th Century Revival, Greek Revival, Renaissance
Added:May 06, 1976
Increase:March 05, 1980
Increase Refnum:80000605
Mpsub:Worcester MRA
Refnum:76000954

Oxford–Crown Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by Chatham, Congress, Crown, Pleasant, Oxford Streets and Oxford Place in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The district contains Mid 19th Century Revival, Greek Revival, and Renaissance architecture. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and expanded in 1980.

Due to its proximity to the city's downtown and the assemblage of historically significant properties, the Crown Hill Neighborhood Association gathered to petition City Council to form a Local Historic District in 2008. In October 2010, the Crown Hill Survey Project commenced and in February 2011 the boundaries were created with the help of the neighborhood's property owners. Approval was granted by the Worcester Historical Commission two years after efforts began.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Worcester Historical Commission. Crown Hill Local Historic District. 19 February 2013.