John Brooks House
Listed as “Brooks, John, House”
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About John Brooks House
John Brooks House, at 12 Nelson Pl., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1980. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the state level. It was listed as part of Worcester MRA. The listing covers 3.5 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 · 92 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
12 Nelson Pl., Worcester · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Questions about John Brooks House
Is John Brooks House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 5, 1980 (Register number 80000516).
Is John Brooks House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is American Antiquarian Society, 1.4 miles away.
Can you visit John Brooks 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 John Brooks House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 92 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 63792811 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.