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Map location of the once standing Walker Ice Company dwelling at Salisbury Pond, 1896

One of the newest threats to the local environment, the Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive species from China that is severely damaging for many of the local trees, especially hardwoods such as maples. It was first identified on August 7th,…

A Newspaper Article from 1952 discussing the construction of a new bandshell in institute park for a new concert series.

A report from the Motor Age magazine published 1908 blocking off automobiles from entering the Park. These logs were used in all of the entrances of the park.

Benjamin Walker was a prominent Worcester citizen who held multiple public offices, and most notably co-founded the Walker Ice Company (the only Worcester Ice Company to harvest at Salisbury Pond)

Man and Woman riding bicycles accompanied by their dog. Pond and boathouse in background