Bais Hatveloh Mikvah
4 Huntley Street

The house at 4 Huntley Street was built in 1890 and was occupied as a residence by several successive owners.  It was purchased in 1973 by the Congregation Mikva Association of Worcester which has since used the property as a ritual bath house.

With its shingled upper and clapboarded lower siding, mortared granite foundation, and interesting architectural massing and detail, this house at 4 Huntley Street is a good example of the late 19th century housing in the area surrounding Newton Square.  It has undergone some reconstruction including the apparent removal of several first floor windows, application of aluminum gutters and downspouts, and the addition of a pressure treated wooden rear second floor stair.  It has suffers from neglect and is in need of repair.  The asphalt shingled roof has deteriorated, the siding is bare in several areas, and at least one section of the building’s sill is severely rotted.

With some renovation and restoration, the house could be a gem in this cozy residential neighborhood.  But without attention, this modestly sized and attractive home is likely to significantly decline as a result of water damage and structural decay.