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Tuckerman Hall is a
The building was built for the use of the Worcester Woman's Club in 1902. It is named after Elizabeth Tuckerman, the grandmother of Stephen Salisbury III, who donated the land, which was left over from his donation to the Tuckerman Hall
''www.worcestermass.org''. Retrieved: December 29, 2012.
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Music venues completed in 1902 Buildings and structures in Worcester, Massachusetts Concert halls in Massachusetts Culture of Worcester, Massachusetts Federal architecture in Massachusetts Tourist attractions in Worcester, Massachusetts Historic district contributing properties in Massachusetts National Register of Historic Places in Worcester, Massachusetts Event venues on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts
concert hall
A concert hall is a cultural building with a stage that serves as a performance venue and an auditorium filled with seats.
This list does not include other venues such as sports stadia, dramatic theatres or convention centres that may ...
in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester ( , ) is a city and county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, the city's population was 206,518 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, making it the second-List of cities i ...
. It was built in 1902 in the Neoclassical style and restored in 1999. The architect was Josephine Wright Chapman
Josephine Wright Chapman (1867–1943) was a pioneering woman architect, one of fewer than 100 practicing nationally in the first half of the 20th century. She was also the first woman architect "in the history of American architecture to start an ...
. It is the home of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra.
Other current uses include weddings, receptions and other events.
History
The building was built for the use of the Worcester Woman's Club in 1902. It is named after Elizabeth Tuckerman, the grandmother of Stephen Salisbury III, who donated the land, which was left over from his donation to the Worcester Art Museum
The Worcester Art Museum, also known by its acronym WAM, houses over 38,000 works of art dating from antiquity to the present day and representing cultures from all over the world. WAM opened in 1898 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and ranks among th ...
nearby.
On March 3, 1980 Tuckerman Hall was listed in the National Register of Historic Places within the Institutional District at the local significance level.
On October 4, 2000 Tuckerman Hall was declared an Official Project of Save America's Treasures
Save America's Treasures is a United States federal government initiative to preserve and protect historic buildings, arts, and published works. It is a public–private partnership between the U.S. National Park Service and the National Trust fo ...
.''www.worcestermass.org''. Retrieved: December 29, 2012.
See also
* 1930 concert at Tuckerman HallReferences
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Official site
Music venues completed in 1902 Buildings and structures in Worcester, Massachusetts Concert halls in Massachusetts Culture of Worcester, Massachusetts Federal architecture in Massachusetts Tourist attractions in Worcester, Massachusetts Historic district contributing properties in Massachusetts National Register of Historic Places in Worcester, Massachusetts Event venues on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts