City of Worcester
1722 - 2022
300 Years of History
Our city has gone through many changes since its inception, but some things have always been part of our make-up. We’ve curated a collection of stories, the Worcester stories.
Our City. Our History.
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Main Street in the 1830s depicting Nobility Hill on the left and Old South Church and the town hall on the right. Drawn and engraved by Warner Barber for “Barber’s Historical Collections of Massachusetts,” 1839.
“Looking East from Denny Hill,” 1800, painted by Ralph Earl. The region’s agrarian beginnings, rolling hills, and pastures are dotted by buildings. The only perceivable road is the Post Road to Boston. Collection of Worcester Art Museum.
Police at the corner of Main and Pleasant streets, ca. 1920. Collection of Worcester Historical Museum.
stART on the Street mural, central Massachusetts’ largest art, music, and performance festival, established in 2002. Photograph by Liz West.
“The Great School Street Fire,” 1838, from a painting by George L. Brown, Bowe’s Lithography Boston. From Main Street, looking toward Summer Street, the scene of residential and commercial loss. Collection of Worcester Historical Museum.
1722 – 2022
300 Years
As you read the stories, you’ll see why Worcester is so special. And, you’ll realize, there is no place like our home. What can you add to this shared history?
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You can download a PDF below or head over to Worcester Historical Museum to buy a physical copy of the book.
Take your place in Worcester's history
We invite and encourage you to tell a story, share a photograph or memory, anything that pertains to Worcester. Places in the city that hold special meaning for you, events that shaped your experience, people you will never forget—your stories are welcome.