January 2nd, 2008
Goodbye Worcester Wing
I’ve received confirmation from a respectable source: demolition at Worcester State Hospital will definitely take place this Spring. Not only that but portions of what used to be the Kirkbride will be taken down. Demolition is scheduled to start March 31st and everything but the Clocktower and Hooper rotunda (the one closest to the functioning buildings) will be destroyed.
This is sad news, but not completely unexpected.
Similar Posts:
- Worcester State Almost Hits the Big Time December 19, 2007
- It’s Coming Down April 16, 2008
- More on Worcester Clocktower Demolition December 27, 2011
- Worcester State Hospital Update May 28, 2008
- WSH: The View from the Street January 22, 2008
This is VERY sad. I think all Kirkbride’s are beautiful buildings - but this one stands out for me - Very glad they’re leaving the clock tower… but the rest is cool too… too bad they couldn’t incorporate more into the new construction and save a bigger piece of history.
This is sad news…