Granite Store
Why it's listed
Built around 1850-1860 at 112-116 Hecla Street in Uxbridge, the Granite Store is a rectangular commercial building constructed of alternating wide and narrow courses of rock-faced granite ashlar. Its design is basically astylistic, though the cornices carry simple Italianate brackets and the windows are six-over-six sash in two sizes. The west facade is symmetrical, with a center entry, oversized windows, and single entries near the corners; the second story has six smaller windows. The building resembles the 1820s Rogerson Block at a smaller scale, which suggests it may have held a store below and a community hall above. Early ownership is unclear. A building owned by P. Cummings appears here in 1855, and G. R. Spaulding is listed on the site in 1870, possibly as operator of a company store for the Hecla Mill. It was listed for its integrity and its link to Hecla Village's growth as a mill village.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is notable for its granite construction and for preserving its original commercial design. It is also tied to the growth of Hecla Village as a mill village housing workers for the nearby Hecla Mill. It is held to meet criteria A and C.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83004120, listed October 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 112-116 Hecla St., Uxbridge |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Listed | October 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004120 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Astylistic, with simple Italianate style brackets on the cornices |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Commerce, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is residential; original use was commercial. No major alterations are apparent. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 42.07452, -71.61246 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83004120.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5595937
- This listing as JSON
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