Park Building, Worcester

Park Building, Worcester

The Park Building is an eleven-story edifice renowned for its Classical Revival architectural style. Built during the period between 1897 and 1915, it is one of three high-rise office buildings that significantly transformed downtown Worcester's skyline.

Constructed with a steel frame, the exterior of the Park Building is predominantly dressed in limestone, contributing to its imposing and elegant facade. The first two floors feature metal and plate glass storefronts, catering to commercial activities, while the third floor showcases evenly spaced windows separated by decorative limestone panels and topped with a cornice. This intricate detailing gives way to simpler designs on the middle floors, from the fourth to the ninth, where minimal decoration underscores the building’s functional purpose.

The top two floors of the Park Building exhibit a striking design reminiscent of a loggia, with groups of windows separated by Tuscan columns. This area, along with other Classical Revival features such as portrait medallions, green marble insets, and shield and dentil motifs, adds to the building's aesthetic appeal. Engaged Corinthian columns frame the windows of the upper floors, and handsome bronze ornamental trim at the eaves completes the elegant look.

In recognition of its architectural and historical importance, the Park Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. As of 2016, it has been repurposed into an apartment building known as Park Plaza, forming part of Worcester’s Grid District.

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Sight Name: Park Building
Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Worcester, Massachusetts

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