From Factory to Store to Neighborhood: Worcester's Whittall Mill Complex, 1870-2025

Since 1870, the buildings of Worcester's Whittall Mill complex have been solid, handsome, economically viable, and useful to a broad cross-section of the community. In this 40-minute presentation, Preservation Worcester docent Alan Petrillo explores the fascinating history and evolution of this Worcester and New England landmark. Along the way, he highlights the qualities of design and construction that have helped the property thrive for 150+ years – and now that the complex has been sold to Holy Cross affords it the potential to become an even more vibrant and essential part of Worcester’s ongoing resurgence. The program will be held in Acoustic Java which is in the heart of the historic Whittall Mill complex.