Oxford-Crown Historic District

Oxford-Crown Historic District
Pleasant Street at Crown Street
Location Roughly bounded by Chatham, Congress, Crown, Pleasant, Oxford Sts. and Oxford Pl., Worcester, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°15′54″N 71°48′30″W / 42.26500°N 71.80833°WCoordinates: 42°15′54″N 71°48′30″W / 42.26500°N 71.80833°W
Built 1836
Architect Earle,Stephen C.; Multiple
Architectural style Mid 19th Century Revival, Greek Revival, Renaissance
Governing body Local
MPS Worcester MRA
NRHP Reference # 76000954[1] (original)
80000605 (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 06, 1976
Boundary increase March 05, 1980

Oxford-Crown Historic District is an 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.[1]

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. Two years after the project began; the final report was brought before the Worcester Historical Commission for approval. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposed Local Historic District. As of February 2013, the neighborhood awaits final approval from the Massachusetts Historical Commission and a vote from the City Council.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
  2. ↑ Worcester Historical Commission. "Crown Hill Local Historic District". Retrieved 19 February 2013.