Bentley-Jackson Cottage
9 Earle Street

Nine Earle Street, known as the Bentley-Jackson Cottage, was built circa 1850. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of Worcester’s best remaining examples of Carpenter Gothic architecture.  The Earle Street land was purchased in 1849 by John Bartlett who later built the house. Subsequently in May of 1850, he sold to the property to George Bentley and Daniel Jackson. In the 1880's, an addition of a second story was made including the bay window and a bracketed front door entry hood.

Today much of the wood molding is in need of repair. The window frames with hood moldings, the decorative shingles, and projected gabled dormers show signs of deterioration. Windows are broken and a side porch was enclosed with all evidence of the original design removed. The gingerbread barge board remains intact, but requires repairs and paint.

The house is located in an area which is experiencing a transition from residential to commercial. The future of this unique building is in jeopardy.