Worcester Public Market/Kelley Square Lofts 9
The company specializes in Acoustical Ceilings, Break Metal, Demo, Doors/
Hardware, Drywall, EIFS, Exterior Caulking, Exterior Sheathing, Fiber Cement Siding,
FRP, Ice & Water Barrier, Insulation, Interior/Exterior Metal Framing, Plaster, Rigid
Insulation, Rough Carpentry, Spray Foam Insulation and T&M Work.
The company has successfully completed projects ranging from medical office
buildings, restaurants, retail stores, schools, senior living facilities, etc.
Contact us for a quote or more information on how we can service
all of your commercial construction needs!
Commercial Drywall & Construction Co., Inc. is a privately owned
Commercial Construction Subcontractor servicing the areas of
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
135 John Vertente Blvd.
New Bedford, MA
508-717-0340
estimating@comdry.com
Shifting trends
However, change was imminent. The growing
immigrant population prompted Worcester gov-
ernment leaders to initiate programs to connect
the diverse ethnic groups in the City. These ef-
forts would lead to the Americanization of the
different nationalities and, ultimately, the demise
of the thriving Water Street area.
The creation of English language programs,
health centers, and playgrounds, parks and
neighborhood schoolyards helped to acclimate
children and families to the American way of life.
As these immigrants engaged more in community activities, they be-
came immersed in a lifestyle that differed significantly from the one
they experienced in Europe. In time, many of these immigrants began
to apply for American citizenship.
Furthermore, many Jewish entrepreneurs and business owners en-
joyed tremendous financial success. But as their fortunes grew, they
sought bigger and better housing accommodations and families
began moving to Worcester's more affluent West side. Tenements
located above storefronts remained unoccupied and were eventually
Water Street looking north no. 126
left and 129 right (1960).
