City of Worcester: 300 Years 21
Built in 1851, the Junction Shop is known to be the oldest
mill still standing in Worcester. The mill was attractive
to small manufacturers because it offered small
quarters and steam power at low cost. This allowed
young firms to save money on plant space and power
during the 1890s. Much of the Junction Shop was occupied
by the cereal machine company, an excellent example of
adaptive reuse. The Junction Shops were repurposed into
apartments in 2016 after falling into disrepair due to
lack of use.
source: Preservation Worcester
source: Polar Park
