Charles Street Workers' Housing Historic District

The Charles Street Workers' Housing Historic District in Waltham, Massachusetts, features four well-preserved vernacular worker houses built in 1865, showcasing the city's growth and housing for laborers during that era. Located on a single city block, these modest 2-1/2 story wood frame buildings reflect Greek Revival styling and have retained their historical character with minimal modern alterations. The district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, offers a glimpse into the lives of Irish laborers who inhabited the area, making it an intriguing site for tourists and researchers interested in local history and architecture.