Worcester Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Worcester Historic District, at Both sides of Main St. (NY 7) between Decatur and Cook Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 10, 1975: the first place in Worcester to be listed. Only 544 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 24 historic buildings. The listing covers 5 acres.
What it isHistoric district in New York, 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 · 172 MB · National Archives↗Finding Worcester Historic District
Both sides of Main St. (NY 7) between Decatur and Cook Sts., Worcester
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Worcester Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Worcester Historic District
Is Worcester Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 10, 1975 (Register number 75001221).
Is Worcester Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Hyde Hall, 15.3 miles away.
Can you visit Worcester Historic District?
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 Worcester Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 172 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 75321014 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.