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Dutch Elm Disease in Worcester
Dutch elm disease originated from Europe in 1928, and has killed tens of millions of elm trees since then. Worcester has been preparing for the complete loss of Elm trees.
Institute Park tower and Riley house at corner of West and Salisbury Streets #2
The Norse Tower stood at the corner of West and Salisbury street. The lack of tree cover in Institute park helped it tower over the surrounding area. A landmark quite difficult to ignore. While the date of the photograph is unknown, the presence of…
Print of Benjamin Walker
Portrait 1581
Ice Houses at Salisbury Pond
Ice houses belonging to the Walker Ice Company at Salisbury Pond, with Washburn & Moen in the distance.
Salisbury Pond - Ice Harvesting
Workers and horses harvesting ice on Salisbury Pond.
Walker Ice Company Houses at Salisbury Pond
Walker Ice Company house and Washburn & Moen in the distance
Emerald Ash Borer
A recent threat to trees in Worcester is the Emerald ash borer. As the name suggests, the beetle most severely affect ash trees. In contrast to the eradication movement for the Asian Longhorned Beetle, the strategy for this new species is one of…
Ice Skating - Institute Park
Street View 2460
