6 Harding Green
Between 1880 and 1945, the area that en-
compasses Water, Harding and Green Streets
served as home to Jewish immigrants who
had fled the Russian pogroms. These indi-
viduals established an ethnic refuge in which
they perpetuated the history, customs and
traditions of their heritage.
During this 65-year period, this section of
Worcester, more recently designated the
Canal District, flourished, providing opportu-
nity, community and stability for Jewish immi-
grants. Time and changing trends, however,
brought about the eventual decline of the
district.
Water
Street:
From
Pinnacle to
Decline
97Water Street and
Harrison Street.
David Gorman, Arkus
Pharmacy, 1912.
