Upcoming Events
Off Limits Tour: Whitcomb Mansion
Saturday, June 13, 1:00-3:00
Tours offered at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30
51 Harvard St
Preservation Worcester is thrilled to announce the next edition in its series of wildly popular Off Limits Tours — your exclusive pass inside Worcester’s most architecturally stunning and historically significant spaces. Our third Off Limits Tour of the year offers a rare chance to step inside the Whitcomb House, built in 1879–80 and later home to the Memorial Foundation for the Blind.
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This special tour showcases the striking three-story granite High Victorian mansion at the corner of Harvard and Highland Streets. One of the few residences designed by Stephen Earle, it features a picturesque roofline with numerous shingled dormers. Vacant since 2019, the house is opening its doors for a limited time—don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a long-closed historic property up close.​
Docent Talk:
“Three-Decker Houses in Worcester: A Window into Urban History”
Presented by PW docent Kathleen O'Connor
Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Park View Room
Free to attend
RSVPs not required
This talk explores the iconic three-decker houses that shaped Worcester’s neighborhoods during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines their architectural features, the social and economic forces behind their rise, and their role in housing immigrant communities. The discussion will also touch on preservation challenges and why these structures remain vital to understanding Worcester’s cultural heritage.