Worcester Memorial Auditorium
"I believe that Worcester needs an Auditorium. That is undoubtedly one of the next large activities toward which public sentiment should direct itself."
- Worcester Mayor Pehr G. Holmes, January 9, 1917
- Worcester Mayor Pehr G. Holmes, January 9, 1917
Since 1931, the Worcester Memorial Auditorium - known locally as "the Aud" - has towered over Lincoln Square. Built primarily to honor the 9,000 Worcester citizens who fought in World War I, this awe-inspiring edifice was also an important community gathering place. Musical performances, NCAA basketball games, and graduation ceremonies took place in its cavernous hall; audiences enjoyed movies in the "Little Theater" at the rear of the building; and visitors found solace and a quiet space for reflection among the murals. Now vacant, the Aud has fallen into disrepair.
The time has come to restore it.
In partnership with the city's ten colleges and universities, the Architectural Heritage Foundation (AHF) will reclaim the Aud for the people of Worcester. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing communities through historic preservation. Through public-private cooperation, we will preserve and redevelop the Aud as a vibrant cultural, technological, and educational center driving the resurgence of Lincoln Square.
The time has come to restore it.
In partnership with the city's ten colleges and universities, the Architectural Heritage Foundation (AHF) will reclaim the Aud for the people of Worcester. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing communities through historic preservation. Through public-private cooperation, we will preserve and redevelop the Aud as a vibrant cultural, technological, and educational center driving the resurgence of Lincoln Square.