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Park Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Park Building

On the National Register since 198046 years
Classical RevivalListed 1980Worcester

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About Park Building

Park Building, at 507 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1980. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 219 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Worcester MRA. 30 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isBuilding in Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 · 3 MB · National Archives↗
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Questions about Park Building

Is Park Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 5, 1980 (Register number 80000607).

Is Park Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is American Antiquarian Society, 1.1 miles away.

Can you visit Park Building?

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 Park Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 3 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 63792911 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.