Whitcomb House
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About Whitcomb House
Whitcomb House, at 51 Harvard St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 9, 1977. It was among the first 12 of Worcester’s 284 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 138 other Massachusetts listings. 19 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 · 39 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
51 Harvard St., Worcester · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
55 more Register listings within half a mile
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Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.
Memories of Whitcomb House
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Questions about Whitcomb House
Is Whitcomb House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 9, 1977 (Register number 77000653).
Is Whitcomb House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is American Antiquarian Society, 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 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 63797428 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.