Philip Duke Three-Decker

The Philip Duke Three-Decker is a historic triple decker house located in the Vernon Hill area of Worcester, Massachusetts, built around 1888. This structure is significant as an early example of triple-decker housing in the region and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Although it has lost some of its original architectural features, such as Italianate brackets and decorative porch elements, it remains a notable representation of the residential development that catered to laborers in the local steel and manufacturing industries. Visitors to the area can appreciate its historical context and architectural style, reflecting the living conditions of its early residents.