Oxford–Crown Historic District

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

Oxford–Crown Historic District
Pleasant Street at Crown Street
Oxford–Crown Historic District is located in Massachusetts
Oxford–Crown Historic District
Oxford–Crown Historic District is located in the United States
Oxford–Crown Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Chatham, Congress, Crown, Pleasant, Oxford Sts. and Oxford Pl., Worcester, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°15′54″N 71°48′30″W / 42.26500°N 71.80833°W / 42.26500; -71.80833
Built1836
ArchitectEarle, Stephen C.; Multiple
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival, Greek Revival, Renaissance
MPSWorcester MRA
NRHP reference No.76000954[1] (original)
80000605 (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 06, 1976
Boundary increaseMarch 05, 1980

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. Approval was granted by the Worcester Historical Commission two years after efforts began.[2]

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Worcester Historical Commission. "Crown Hill Local Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved February 19, 2013.