George Cobb House, Worcester

The George Cobb House is a fine example of late Gothic Revival architecture. Built around 1875, this 2½-story wood-frame house has maintained its original character with minimal alterations, making it a well-preserved piece of architectural history. The house is distinguished by its slate hip roof, granite foundation, and clapboard siding, elements that contribute to its stately appearance.

The front facade of the George Cobb House, facing south, features a symmetrical design with three bays. It includes single-story polygonal bay windows flanking the main entrance, which is set in a slightly projecting central gabled pavilion. The entrance is protected by a porch that extends between the bay windows, supported by square columns with arched openings and a low balustrade. Above the entrance, on the second level, is a three-part round-arch window set under a stylized cap, adding to the Gothic Revival aesthetic.

The roof of the projecting section is adorned with Stick style bargeboard in the gable, flanked by gabled dormers featuring a simplified version of the same decorative detail. The windows on the side elevations are notable for their bracketed sills and lintels; the first-floor windows have lintels capped by gabled cornices, while the second-floor windows are flat. A two-story polygonal bay projects from the right side of the house, situated below a steeply pitched gable, enhancing the structure's intricate and dynamic design.

Originally occupied by George Cobb, a fish and oyster merchant, the house's architectural significance and historical context led to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1980.