Whitcomb Mansion
Also known as G. Henry Whitcomb House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Whitcomb Mansion
Whitcomb Mansion, at 51 Harvard St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1980. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 559 other Massachusetts listings. It was listed as part of Worcester MRA. The listing covers 1 acre. 19 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 3 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
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Whitcomb Mansion
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Questions about Whitcomb Mansion
Is Whitcomb Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 5, 1980 (Register number 80000499).
Is Whitcomb Mansion 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 Mansion?
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 Mansion?
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 63793545. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.