Bancroft Tower

 

















Bancroft Tower

Bancroft Tower Road, Worcester, MA 01602

(508) 799-1190

"56 foot high, natural stone and granite tower, miniature feudal castle ... erected in 1900, in memory of Worcester native politician, historian, and stateman George Bancroft ... construction was roughly $15,000" 


A plague in the ground in front of this beauty does say: "Bancroft Tower

This Tower Was Built In 1900 To Honor The Memory Of George Bancroft 1800-1891 Born At The Foot Of This Hill He Rose To The Posts Of Secretary Of The Navy Founder Of The U.S. Navel Academy, Annapolis, Maryland U.S. Minister To Great Britain And Germany

This Memorial Was Built By His Friend And Admirer

Stephen Salisbury III"


Funny how my hubby does find such great places to visit. We had a blast! The Air BNB that we did stay in the Massachusetts area was way cool, I think we have  several pics of it, I will be sure to share that with you soon ...I know we probably have the insides ...will check. Still weeding myself through these photos from 2023 ...what a great year of travel. Do you have travel plans this 2024?!?! Take Care. Thank you so kindly for the visit. Be Well. Beth ( ; 

Comments

Sandi said…
1900. I would have thought it was 1000 years old, not one hundred!
3/31/24, 6:12 AM
Jenn Jilks said…
That is an interesting tower!
3/31/24, 12:48 PM
Linda said…
Awesome stone work!
4/5/24, 10:14 PM
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