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42°15′13.8″ N 71°48′24″ W - 300 Southbridge St.
Brief History
Previously known as the Sargent Manufacturing District, the area surrounding the large, brick building was historically important because if its location near a junction where three major railroads met. Coined "The Bridge" because of its proximity to an elevated railroad track, the building stands as one of the last historical factory buildings in the area as most have been lost in the 20th century. In more recent years, the Bridge was a location where shows through were held through El Salon, a local art collective, kids were invited to learn on the Mobile STEM Bus, students went to learn trades and you could get fantastic jerk chicken meal from chef and owner of RR Jerk Chicken, Trevor. As of 2021, the beloved Bridge was sold. The building seems to be on its way to being demolished and turned into housing. The area in which the building is in has been expanding especially with the introduction of the nearby Polar Park.
Architecture
The building is in a style known as Second Empire which originates from the late 1800s France. The design was preferred because of its modernity and elaborateness. Built in 1866, the three story building was built for textile making by the Queensbury Mills Company. The Miss Worcester Diner, or lunch car #812, in front of the bridge, was built just across the street by the Worcester Lunch Car Company. It replaced a diner that was on the site and has been serving food as the "Miss Worcester Diner" since the 1950s.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southbridge-Sargent_Manufacturing_District
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https://www.wentworthstudio.com/historic-styles/second-empire/
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