The history of the Norcross Factory in Worcester

Welcome to the Norcross Factory, a haven situated at 10 East Worcester Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, which unfolds an enchanting tale as you step inside. The factory, a harmonious blend of history and adaptive reuse, proudly embraces the East Worcester Grammar School, one of Worcester's oldest educational edifices. The Norcross Factory stands tall, a testament to the magnificent ingenuity of the times, which served as the Norcross Brothers' primary facility from 1893 to 1918.

Known for their construction of H. H. Richardson designs, this historical gem was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The East Worcester Grammar School, the oldest section of the Norcross Factory, beckons to visitors with its ancient charm, situated at the intersection of Shrewsbury Street and East Worcester Street, a short distance from Worcester's main railroad yard and east of Interstate 290.

This three-story brick building was designed by E. Boyden & Son based on an earlier school that no longer exists on Salem Street. This remarkable structure served as the East Worcester Grammar School until 1893, when it was acquired by the Norcross Brothers and connected to a planing mill they had built on an adjacent parcel.

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