Worcester, Mass - Places of the Past, Index

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This is a collection of pictures, most from sources believed to be from non-copyrighted (or expired copyrighted) works such as turn of the century postcards and even a yearbook or two.

I've broken it down by subject, each page is devoted to one topic. Old postcards are definitely pretty cool, since you see what the city looked like about 100 years ago in COLOR. If possible, I will try and get present day shots of some of the public places for comparison.

There are 115 pages about past in this section. Select an index page to see the list of pages available.

Oilzum, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I remember White & Bagley. I was a Fleet mechanic at Worcester Baking ( Town Talk Bread) in the late 60's & early 70's and we use to get our Bulk oil from there Near washington Square. breeze33776@yahoo.com

Worcester City Hospital, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I was brn at Wrc City Hospital in 1945 .I use to visit it every once in a while for my stitches.( Boys will be Boys)I use to visit friends that were in there as well as my Mother.I saw a lot of Changes over the years.It was a nice hospital as i remember.My Cousin Howie Gleason use to Volunteer there as well. breeze33776@yahoo.com

Worcester Commons, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I remember the common well.i have a picture of me as a few month old baby in 1945 at one of the tulip beds that were planted around the common with the 57&10's in the background on front street.Everything was close by.Shopping, theaters,and Bus stps to everywhere in the city.As a teen i was around the common or front of city hall.I remember the Police on the corners near City Hall directing traffic. Jack Joyce on one corner and Warren Williams on another.It was a happier and friendlier time.It's nice to have all of the memories of the city. breeze33776@yahoo.com

Union Station, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I remember the Union Station well.I lived at Graftn Hill and use to go to the station for burgers and a shake.Sometimes I would skip school, ( Grafton St Jr High) and go to Union Station and take a train to Boston for the day.If mom knew I would have been killed. LOLThey had a few small booths there as well as a she shine stand.We use to buy studs there for our leather jackets and boots.To the left of the station was the Taxi cab stand and across the street was the Crecent Diner.I was glad to see that they had done it over.I live in the Mountains of Virginia now but will always remember Worcester. breeze33776@yahoo.com

Bus Depot, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I use to go to both depots.They were like Jim said.Trailways was one corner and Greyhound on another. breeze33776@yahoo.com

City Hall, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I too remember the phones.We use to hang there a lot .Everything was so convenient.All of the stores on Front St.Kresges across from City Hall.Trailways and Greyhound bus stations on the back side of city hall as well.They both had Great Burgers.I am glad that I was around Worcester in the 50's and 60's.They were some great years.breeze33776@yahoo.com

The Lincoln Square Boys Club, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I remember Lincoln Square Boys Club well.The Wally brothers were always there.I remember playing snaps and darts,The swimming pool.Our tickets had to be stamped b for beginner,S for Swimmer and AS for advanced swimmer.I use to run lapd on the oval above the basketball court.Go to the movies and just sit around with friends.I remember Browniand Lee the key guy in the locker roomI spent a lot of time there in the 50's.Also across the street was the Auditorium where i use to go to the Charity Circus every year.Worcester had so much for everyone.So many great memories fro that city.I'm now in a small town in the Blue ridge Mountains of Virginia but will never forget my roots.breeze33776@yahoo.com

St. Paul's Cathedral, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I went to St Pauls school across from the church in 56/57.the teachers were from the Sisters of Mercy.The Rectory was next to the school.Thats where i use to eat.I was brought to school from Nazerath home for boys in Leicester where i lived for a short time.father harrington was in charge at Nazerath and later became Bishop of the diocese.I will always remember what a wonder man that he was.I also got my share of knuckle Busters( Well Deserved) But have to admit you could never find a more dedicated group of Nuns. Thanx for the Memories

St. Anne's Church, Comment by Clay Gleason on April 28, 2009 - Report this comment

I was baptised there in 1945 by Father Kelley,Went to school there in first grade and,First Communion in the early 50's. A lot of my family lived in the area.The school was behind the church.

Places From Worcester's Past