National Register of Historic Places

Isaac Davis House

Listed as “Davis, Isaac, House”

On the National Register since 198046 years

ItalianateListed 1980Worcester

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About Isaac Davis House

Isaac Davis House, at 1 Oak St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1980. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 579 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Worcester MRA. 20 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric house in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗

Through the years

1870 to today

1870Built, designed by William R. Walker
1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
2026On the Register for 46 years

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1 Oak St., Worcester · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Italianate style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.

Horatio Tower House0.2 mi away

Lincoln Estate-Elm Park Historic District0.2 mi away

Marcus Hobbs House0.2 mi away

WCIS BankBuilt 1851 · 0.3 mi away

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Questions about Isaac Davis House

Is Isaac Davis House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 5, 1980 (Register number 80000578).

Is Isaac Davis House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is American Antiquarian Society, 0.8 miles away.

Can you visit Isaac Davis House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Isaac Davis House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63792897 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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