Nomination for Mechanics Hall

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Form 10-300 (July 1969) (40006793 H1300 um UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TATE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Massachusett NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) COUNTY: Worcester FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER NOV 9 1977 DATE NAME COMMON: Mechanics Hall AND/OR HISTORIC: RECEIVED HUG 30 1972 2 LOCATION STREET AND NUMBER: 321 Main Street CITY OR TOWN: Worcester NATIONAL REGISTER CO Congresstonat District 4 STATE Massachusetts - CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY (Check One) District X Site Building Structure CODE COUNTY: 025 Worcester CODE 027 OWNERSHIP STATUS Object Public Private Both Public Acquisition: - In Process Being Considered Occupied Unoccupied - Preservation work in progress ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC Yes: Restricted Unrestricted No PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) Agricultural * Commercial Educational Entertainment Government Industrial Military Museum Park Private Residence Religious Scientific - Transportation - Comments - Other (Specity) OWNER OF PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME: Worcester County Mechanics Association STREET AND NUMBER: 321 Main Street CITY OR TOWN: Worcester 5.

LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION Y OF DEEDS, ETC: courWorcester County Court House STREST AND NUMBER: Main Street STATE: Massachusetts CODE 025 CITY OR TOWN: STATE Worcester Massachusetts CODE 025 6. REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE OF SURVEY: Worcester Heritage Society, Inc. DATE OF SURVEY: 1970 DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: Worcester Heritage Society, Inc. STREET AND NUMBER: 39 Salisbury Street CITY OR TOWN: Worcester Federal State - County X Local ISTATE: Massachusetts CODE 025 STATE: Mass. COUNTY: Worc. FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER NOV DATE DESCRIPTION (Check One) Deteriorated CONDITION Excellent: X Good (Check One) Fair Ruins - Unexposed (Check One) Altered - Unaltered Moved * Original Site DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (if known) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

"Stylistically, Mechanies Hall is an outstanding examples of the mid- nineteenth century "Italian Rennaissance Revival". *The large-scaled, formal, symmetrical facade is built of cast-iron, mastic-covered brick and galvanized iron." Six cast iron piers, faced with rusticated and vermiculated mastic rise through two stories and support a cast iron belt cornice./ The central two piers were cut off at the top of the first floor when the centered entrance was widened at the turn of the century. These piers divide the first story into four bays of shop windows. At the second story level (mezzaine) triple round arched windows fill four interspaces and "a radial window with wooden muntins composed of colonettes and rope moldings" is located above the entrance.

At the third story level, eight Roman Corinthian columns set in pairs and flanked by paired pilasters of the same order support a heavy entablature with a dentilled and modillioned cornice. The capitals and bases of both columns and pilasters are cast iron; the shafts appear to be galvanized iron. Both columns and pilasters rest on plinths between which extend balustrades. The four sets of columns and three central bays project slightly to form a pavillion above which rises a pediment. All five bays contain tri-partite sash windows surrounded by a fan light - a modification of the Palladian window.

The most important interior features of the second floor are the two ori- ginal ticket kiosks, which flank the center of the three entrances to Washburn Hall' (at the rear of the second floor lobby), and the handsome "broad, balustraded stair- cases with their fine octagonal newel posts "which ascent at each end of the lobby to spacious landings and branch east and west to the third floor." The five sided ticket booths are built of black walnut and have turned black walnut rails in front of them. Turned finials decorate their pagoda-type roofs which terminate in dome roofed niches containing portrait busts. The arched win- dows of each booth are decorated with etched ruby and blue glass lights. These kiosks are most unusual in form and may be the only remaining examples of their period in the United States. Mechanics Hall occupies the entire third floor.

This magnificant auditorium measures 80 by 130 feet and is over 4l feet high. Six staircases along the sides of the Hall provide access to the room. A gallery flanks three sides of the Hall and "sweeps down along the east wall to the platform stage." It is "supported by paired console brackets, richly ornamented with foliate motifs executed in molded compo- sition and extends nine feet from the walls at the sides". The front of the parapet is decorated by arcaded balusters. Under the west end of the gallery are two large anterooms and at the east end is located the platform stage. Behind the stage an organ case with paired Corinthian pilasters, ornamental false pipes and a broken pediment of "baroque character" occupies the central bay. "Cloth-backed lattice grillework concealing the organ chamber" fill the two flanking bays. In 1864, the pipe organ by Hook was installed.

Above the gallery unfluted Roman Corinthian pilasters divide the walls into bays which contain arched blind openings with deep reveals and enriched moldings. Some of the lunettes of these were originally glazed. Above the pilasters a deep (continued) RECENE 1972 NA REGIST M Form10-300a (July 1969) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Continuation Sheet) sTAMassachusetts coorcester FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER NGV 9 1972 DATE (Number all entries) 7. Description (continued) entablature with a cornice of dentils and modillions encircles the room. A deep cove, divided into sections by leaf-ornamented scroll supports, rises above the cornice. "Sections of the cove were originally skylighted. " The ceiling is divi- ded into panels by beams which spring from the scroll supports.

Some of these panels retain the original fresco paintings. The beams are decorated with guilloche pattern panels and paterea/at their intersections. Mechanics Hall is structurally sound. It needs an application of paint and, in places, a reapplication of mastic. The most serious need is for fire protec- tion. There is space to build emergency stairs to meet modern code requireme nts without destroying the architectural qualities of the main stairs and to install passenger elevators. A modern, better concealed fire prevention system than the existing fusible plug system might be investigated. NE 5116 RECEIVED MUi BO 1972 NATIONAL REGISTER TOL U _

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SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) - Pre-Columbian! L 15th Century 16th Century 17th Century 1855-57 18th Century X] 19th Century - 20th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (If Applicable and Known) AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) Abor iginal Education Prehistoric Engineering Historic Industry Agriculture Invention Architecture Landscape Art Architecture Commerce L Literature Communications Military - Conservation Music Political Religion/Phi. losophy Science Sculpture Social/Human- itarian Theater Transportation - Urban Planning - Other (Specify) STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

Mechanics Hall was built for the Worcester Mechanics Association, founded in February, 1842, and incorporated in 1852. A library and a course of lectures were provided for members almost from the inception of the Association. Ground was broken for Mechanics Hall in July, 1855, and the Italian Renaissance building, completed at a cost of approximately $101, 000 ( a very large sum for that time), was dedicated on March 19,1857. The architect of the new structure was Elbridge Boyden, a prominent Worcester architect, whose practice extended beyond the New England states into the Middle West and even to Oregon. -Mechanics Hall, noted for its flawless accoustics, housed the most signifi- cant concerts held in Worcester from its opening until well into the present century.

From the brilliant era of Adelina Patti and Enrico Caruso until relatively recently, all the musical luminaries who visited Worcester performed in Mechanics Hall. Mechanics Hall is unquestionably the finest hall, as distinet from theatre, remaining in the United States from the pre-Civil War decade. Among buildings of its general type and period, only the Philadelphia Academy of Music (a theatre) and Thalin Hall in Wilmington, North Carolina (a smaller example used partially as a city hall) approach Mechanics Hall in architectural excellence. No surviving halls or theatres of earlier decades in America are as grand in scale or superior in their quality of design, nor can but few later halls match Mechanics Hall in acoustical excellence. In Massachusetts, only Symphony Hall in Boston, built nearly fifty years later, has, among halls of comparable size, equally fine acoustics.

Considered as architectural design, as an example of pre-Civil War Italianate style, as an acoustically superb hall, or as a rare--indeed almost unique--survivor of its 1850's building type, Mechanics Hall is not only a loca. but a national asset of prime importance. RECEiVED 197 NATIONAL REGISTER TON

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MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Nutt, Charles: History of Worcester and its People, Lewis Historical Pub. Co., N.Y., 1919. Vol. II The Daily Bay State: Worcester, Mass., March 18, 1857 Boyden, Elbridge: "Reminiscences, " Proceedings of the Worcester Society of Antiquity, 1889, 65-74. Myers, D.P. ms. "Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts" January II, 1972 10.

GEOGRAPHICAL DATA LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY CORNER LATITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds R LONGITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds NW LATITUDE Degrees Minutes 42 NE LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES LONGITUDE Degrees Minutes :Seconds 48 07 SE SW " ..= 15 Seconds 57 71 APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: ILIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE: CODE COUNTY CODE STATE: CODE STATE: CODE STATE: CODE FORM PREPARED BY NAME AND TITLE: John Herron AIA ORGANIZATION Worcester Heritage Society, Inc.

STREET AND NUMBER: 39 Salisbury Street CITY OR TOWN: Worcester STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. The recommended level of significance of this nomination is: National State Local Name IlTX. Dansee Secretary of the Commonwealth TitleChairman Massachusetts Historical Commission Date 6-20-1972 COUNTY: CODE COUNTY: CODE COUNTY: CODE DATE 6-10-72 ISTATE Massachusetts NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION CODE 025 I hereby certify that this property is included in the Nationa1 Register.

Poberthe lee Chief, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservatio Date 1/4/72 ATTEST: Dat rad tra M - un 39 PROPiRrY Mechanics Nace STATE MhAsS Working number 8.30.22,/31 TECH REVIEW 72000152 Worcester Photos Maps 2 REVIEW HISTORIAN ( Mp ien t siny chni, Tuc tri se 10-11-12 facles 10/1/12 ARCHEOLOGIST ARCHITECT BRANCH CHIEF EDITORIAL REVIEW Map not acceptable. Otheruiae OK Chankes 10-10-772 AiMf OKR 7 2 Mao is so light as lo be proctically illegibe IEDA How has mechanies Hall been altered? 10/10/7: Barically ole KEEPER National Register write-up Federal Register entry 12 -5-72 Acknowledge 8/31/12 Send-back 10/12/22 Re-submit 10/30/22 NOV 9 Register no. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WHEN THE PROPERIY NAME OF PROPERTY L CEBANIS NA RESUPELTTED.

DATE: The attached National Register Inventory-Nomination form is being returned to your office for clarification of the information indicated below. 1. Name. 2. Location. 10/30/12 3. Classification. 4. Owner of Property. 5. Location of Legal Description. _ 6. Representation in Existing Surveys. 7. Description. 8. Statement of Significance. 9. Bibliography- 10. Geographical Data. a. Longitude and Latitude Coordinates. b. Acreage.. 11. Form Prepared By. 12. Certification. Photographic Coverage. Map Coverage. zeanstenegßievide A eleaner aape Ttisane Other. Clarification or correction of the above items must be made prior to the: initiation of our professional review. Correction of these technical errors does not necessarily insure that the nomination will then satisfy National Register criteria in full. Thank you for your attention to the above items checked.

SIGNED: unior house By Ames C CHANICS HALL WASHBUI HALL colony restauran NPS Number_ aug 301922 Title:- mechareca Htall Toc. Norcstur, masa racade PROPERTY OF THE NAIUNAL KEGIStER MeeRanurs Hace warccoter, Mass Facade 321 Main NASHBURN - NO- SMOKING TAKE NOTICE orEX/TS HALL Meehanics Hall Woreester, Mass. Tuckef trooks 321 Main 2md fl. = Form 10-301 (July 1969) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY MAP FORM (Type all entries - attach to or enclose with map) NAME Mechanics Halt COMMON: AND/OR HISTORIC: LOCATION STREET AND NUM BER: 321 Main Street CITY OR TOWN: Worcester STATE: Massachusetts CODE 025 MAP REFERENCE SOURCE: U.S.G.S. Worcester, North, Mass. SCALE: 1:24,000 DATE: 1960 REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference.

STATE Massachusetts COUNTY Worcester FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER NOV 9 1972 Congressional district 4 COUNTY: Worcester 15116 RECEIYF MUCC0 1972 NATIONAT REGISTER DATE CODE 027 Indian Hill @stansp pes N3010H FALES: Greendale- $72 OREEMDALE Greendale KENDRICK AVE FRALMAN WICKINSON Burneo Weaser Thorndyka - Pich f BARBE Westchester Lelron glac Dodg oat Str Indian Lake Sears Island -/5T y Heights 42° 17'30" TOWE Chadwick Square BOSTON KENWOOD AV ROADLI Burncoa Brittan Square Hahnemapn HIII *Ovare fy BEECHING ERWICK W WESTBROON PO2/ twoods HVlls CdasNT616 WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 191 MECHANICS HALL8) u.s.G.s. woncester Enafith Mass. N4215 - W2245/0CT 30 1972 1968 NAT AMS 6668 IV SE RESFRTESLV814 TER 15' 5707 E 48' 07" MHERS RÍCES 42 71 INSTITUTED andle Hill MemoraP 3e reet niva ATESO 9 tune si 122.

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39 MI MILLBURY 4.5 MI NORTHBRIDGE 12 MI 1 MILE MN GN 14% 258 MILS 1-54 34 MILS WASSTER NME S5%Tcst RdWORCESTER SOUTH) 6668 III NE "(1767 MoleTnes SCALE 1:24000 1000 1000 2000 4006 CONTOUR INTERVAL 10 FEET DATUM IS MEAN SEA LEVEL 5000 6000 7000 FEET 1 KILOMETER UTM GRID AND MAGNETIC NORTH THIS MAP COMPLIES WITH NATIONAL MAP ACCURACY STANDARDS FOR SALE BY U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, WASHINGTON, D. C. 20242 A FOLDER DESCRIBING TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND SYMBOLS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 3 ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE MASSACHUSETTS Date Entered NOV 9 1972 Name achanics Hall Essex Company Machine Shop The Badley Palls Company Housing District Fort Phoenix Location Worcester Worcester County Lawzence Essex County Holyoke Hampden County Faizhaven Iristol County Also Notified Hon. Edward M. Kennedy Fon. Edward W. Brooke Hon, Idwazd P. Boland Hon. Michael J. Harrington Fon, Silvio 0. Conte Bon.

Margaret M. Heckler Director, Northeast Region PHR State Liaison Officer Hon. John P. X. Davoren Secretary of the Cormonwealth Chaiznan, Massachusetts Historical Conmission 40 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 NRowland : mm 11/13/72 Wactn 1120/76 BICENTEN JAL 1276-1976 STERTELECORI "Let's all give the old girl a big hand!" Mechanics Hall: Pragmatism and Civic Pride By Robert Z.Nemeth Of the Editorial Staff Vhen Denys Peter Myers, one of country's foremost architectural lorians, surveyed Mechanics Hall 972, he reported that it "is unques- lably the finest hall, distinct n theater, remaining in the United Les of the pre-civil war era." nen oe went on: "Nosurviving Is or theaters of lier decades nerica of are as ind in scale or su- TOTI0 quality iign nor can but a , later halls match chanics Hall oustical e x- lence." "oday, this 1700- t hall.

once the Nemeth iter of Worcester's tural life, and the city's most im- tant historic landmark, is a decay- shell, closed to the public, silently iting reincarnation or death. ts chances for survival are getting ter. More and more residents think saving Mechanics Hall best and most constructive way of ebrating our bicentennial. Months planning have prepared the ground a community-wide fund drive to se what it will take to bring back chanics Hall to life again. ulie Chase Fuller, president of reester Countv Mechanies Associ. n, which erected the building 5 and still owns it, sulos 1AC- "Restoring a the nanena archi- tural treasure is a fine goal in it- 1. But remodeled, this building can et many of the city's cultural, SO- 1 and even commercial needs. Sav- the past is also a good invest- nt in the future." Years of Planning 'he idea of restoring Mechanics has been kicking around for 000.

Recalls Mrs. Fuller: "When we decided to put that wall up, we really committed ourselves saving the building." The project was complete by Christmas; the last bricks were put into place by a workman in Santa Claus suit. The association's trustees commis- sioned Anderson Notter Associates, Inc. of Boston to do a feasibility study. The architects -whose complishments include the restoration of Boston's Otd City Hall and the Market Square Newburyport Historic District in 1975: - reported in February, The renovation and resto- ration of Mechanics Hall is both de- sirable and feasible, provided publie and private support is generated to carry out the program." The Blueprint - The plan calls for complete re- vammping of light, power, sprinkler, exhaust and fire alarm systems in ac- cordance with codes, the latest well as for building improved plumbing and, eventually, modern air conditioning.

- The ceiling and third-floor main hall walls the would re- painted and the built-in art work re- stored. A rebuilt mezzanine level and stage front are proposed, along with carpet runners and new seating. - The old lobby andstair case would receive carpet flooring and new coats of paint. A brand new, fireproof lobby wouldbe built at back of the building, including new stairs and two new elevators. - Washburn Hall is to receive a new floor of non-combustible mate- rial, making provision for con- verting it into a small theater. - Exterior rehabilitation includes roof repair, the restoration of, the original painted stone finish andthe original window frame and sash con- struction. - The no drastic changes are proposed to al- ter original design or beauty. As the plans progressed, public support began to gather momentum. But it hasn't always been unanimous.

In the beginning, not even all trustees of the Mechanics Association were sure about restoration; not even after the hall was listed in the National Register of Historie Places. Art Re- sources, Inc., a private group that sought to turn the Plymouththeater into a pertorming arts center, G911. tioned against depleting community resources to remodel Mechanics Hall, pointing out the facility's limitations. The Interviews A support feasbility study was con- ducted by a professional fund raiser, John F. Roche. The result was cau- tiously optimistic.After interviewing 64 business and community leaders, theresearchers climate concluded That the was favorable and that good chunk of the money could be raised locally. They reported that *in order receive corporate support, the Mechanics Association will have to make it clear that it will not be serving only a narrow segment of the population.

They said that "those who were in- terviewed, without exception believed that if Richard C. Steele agreed to lead the campaign, he would be able to attract top community leaders to work with him."Steele, publisher and president of the Telegram & Gazette. Inc. accepted the post. The project has received grants from such organizations as the Mas- sachusetts Historical Commission and the state's Bicentennial Commission. The city has earmarked $200,000 from Worcester's federal community devel- opment fund. But the bulk of the mon- ey will. have to come from private contributions, large and small. The message of a series of 'informa- tional" Junches was: We can do it. commercial and office them. It could not, for example, ac- commodate audiences larger than 1,- 700 or provide for large-scale, fully- staged productions.

The refurbished facility would have many uses: concerts, Jectures, meet- ings, movies, exhibitions, art trade shows, and business and profes- sional gatherings and a wide variety social affairs. The main hall's noted acoustics could epen a fresh chapter in Worcester'smusical his- tory. Washburn Hall, on the second level, could be made into a small the- ater, seating more than 300. As envis- ioned by Loneding wohld aelimonte preliminary plans, the office and storage space for various cultural and civic organizations. The planners see an annual sched- ule with 193 dates, including 98 cultur- al and entertainment events, attract- ing aboug 175,000 people. After small, initial deficits, the association hopes to break even. While intending to maintain own- ership, the Mechanics Association plans to leave day-to-day operations in the hands of a professional man- ager and staff.

Community "input" in matters related to policy, programs ane 1cade may be assured through a special advisory board. The Fufure Charles Dickens, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Theodore Rooseveltwere among the famous people who visited Mechanics Hall in lts heyday, and the great hall's walls echoed the voices of such immortals as Caruso. During its later years,there was little more than the clatter of roller skates It is no coincidence that Roche's in- terviews kept repeating a message: "Something was needed to stir up the residents' latent pride in Worcester uc and Mechanics Hall could be the first step in that direction." If everything goes well, work will uca Hall has been kicking around for years. It reached a crossroads in the spring of 1974 when the demolition of an adjacent structure exposed a side wall, leaving it unprotected against the elements.

A few months later, the facility was closed after fire officials found hazards in its use. A decision had to be made. Covering the crumbling old wall with a new layer of bricks cost $65,- - The commercial and office space would get a major face-lifting, and there is a modern restaurant in the offing. Total price tag, as of the fall of - 1975: $2,839,176. But Mrs. Fuller ex- plains that the work could be phased, and about $1.7 million could make Mechanics Hall safe and usable. She stresses that all experts found the building structurally sound, and TASEBURA No Competition Mrs. Fuller stresses that Mechanics Hall would not compete with the Me- morial Auditorium or the proposed civic center, but would complement If everything goes well, work will Says ehrs.

Feftrer the mmindly no 19e easy, but I still hope to reopen some part of the building before the bicen- Julie Chase Fuller views the original ticket booth in front of Washburn Hall. 22 Ühr Eurning (azrttr Worccester, Wed., Jan. 21, 1976 Mechanics Hall Continued From Page 21 City Council endorsing its support of the restoration project. City Manager McGrath called the project a symbol for a "greater renewal . .. What could be better as a stepping stone for us ... to have this as a catalyst for the City of Other speakers were the Rev. Donat R. Lamothe, A.A., dean of the Worcester Chapter, American Guild of Organists, sponsors of the restoration of the organ in the hall, and Kathleen Welch, preservation planner of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiguities and the National Trust for Historical Preservation. A spotlight illuminated the facade of the hall for arriving guests.

A canopy was raised over the sidewalk and a red carpet led to the main entrance. Contemporary music by the Zonkeraz band was provided during a reception in Washburn Hall. Dinner, which was paid for by "a friend" of the restoration effort, followed. The Westboro Fife and Drum Corps led the entry into the grand hall for the headtable guests and a Marine color guard presented the flag during opening ceremonies. A musical offering was presented by the Salisbury Singers, under the direction of Malama Robbins. James Biddle, president of the National Trust for Histor- ic Preservation, endorsed the project in a telegram from Washington to Mrs. Fuller.

"Worcester and, in particular, the Worcester Heritage Society, can take great pride in hav- ing helped to preserve one of the country's landmarked pub- lic halls." He said the restoration "should do much to help revitalize Worcester's downtown, as similar projects in other cities have already proven." The two U.S. senators from Massachusetts sent their endorsements in telegrams to Steele. Sen. Edward M. Kenne- dy noted the prominent figures who had appeared at the hall over the years. "When the restoration of Mechanics Hall is completed, this facility will once again be a great cultural and civic center, and I wish you great success in this impor- tant and meaningful fund raising effort," he said. Sen. Edward W. Brooke said restoration of "this truly historic building is indeed the splendid centerpiece of many impressive Worcester bicentennial efforts." U.S. Rep. Joseph D.

Early, D-Worcester, said House business kept him in Washington, but he termed the restor- ation "a worthy and worthwhile project which deserves the support of every citizen of the city of Worcester." Early added: "I want to assure you that I will do any- thing asked of me to help see the fine old building restored, not only because of its historical significance but because of what it would mean to the rejuvenation of that end of Main The gala event was organized by Robert C. Maher, who was assisted by 60 volunteers. Invocation was given by the Most Rev. Bernard J. Flanagan, D.D., bishop of the Worces- ter Diocese. A prayer was given by Rev. Dr. Wallace W. Robbins, director of Worcester County Ecumenical Council. Because of the aged condition of the structure, guests were reminded that smoking was not permitted. During his benediction, Rabbi Joseph J.

Gold, of Shaarai Torah West, said: "I would like to extemporize a little bless- ing and prayer at the same time, O Lord, that when Mechan- ies Hall is finished, please give us permission to smoke a cigarette, Amen." Gazette Photo by Elman B. John Treadwell drives his oxen past the Gen. Artemas Ward House in Shrewsbury. Wa the first commander of the American Revolutionary Army. Oxen Continued From Page 21 uphill they're doing very well.". Treadwell, whose oxen are last in line because of their slow speed, said he keeps catching up with the rest of the group because the horses and the others keepgetting tired. The oxen are slow, he added, but they've got a lot of Treadwell said, "The ception that the public gives us is what has made the jour- ney worthwhile. have missed it for anything." Treadwell made the trip.

One Kean III, of 152 Bryn Mawr Ave., Auburn, spoke today to fifth grade students at the Wade School, Shrewsbury. Kean, who works for New England Telephone Co. as lineman, is a teamster on this trip. He told the children that he and a friend read abbut the re-enactment in a bicen- Road to Bostor tennial newspaper and de- 200-year-old theme son cided to join. trekkers, on the fife. "It might even help provide played "Yankee I a rebirth of America, you which he explained never can tell. It may add a ten by the British to m little light into the bad times American America's been going "But we turned it aro through," Kean said. made it our anthem, Robert H. Lyon of Wood- stock, Conn., a fifer and ap blacksmith with the trek, ex- plained to students what a his- Fifth-grader Pau tory buff is.

asked, "When you do "A history buff is someone Boston - if you get to who is interested in history - will there be peopl enough to be doing something ed up as the British as crazy as I'm doing right can throw them out?" now." Lyon, "We will get to E who works at old Keam said "And Sturbridge Village, played throw the British out." 46 Students LPNs to Graduat At Fanning Trad opolitan 1vews Worcester, Mass. - Wednesday, January 21, 1976 - Page 21 Gazette Photo by Roberl Lilyestrom More than 500 persons attended last night's dinner in Mechanics Hall. Vlechanics Hall Takes Its First Big Step By NICHOLAS A. BASBANES Of The Gazetfe Staf For a few brief moments last night, staid old Mechanics : 1 was visited by some notable spirits from the past.

With Charles Dickens as a guide, more than 500 people ending a gala dinner that marked the opening of a $3.2 lion restoration drive were treated to a few glimpses of hall's history. "This hall is haunted by many memorable. spirits," the artly-dressed, gray-bearded writer said. And with the as- ance of a tape recorder and a spotlight, some of those rits returned. The voice of Theodore Roosevelt-boomed a pledge of a are deal for every American family. The stirring music John Philip Sousa demonstrated the acclaimed acoustics he hall. Bells tolled much as they did in 1859 when Henry vid Thoreau read a eulogy ifor. the just-hanged John Names of other visitors to the 119-year old hall emerged n the history books: William Howard Taft, Ralph Waldo nerson, Woodrow Wilson, Daniel Webster, Edward Ever- Enrico Caruso, Mark Twain; James Russell Lowell, ielita Galli-Curci, Adm. Robert Peary.

1868 Appearance The real Dickens made an appearance in Mechanies Hall 1868. just 11 years after it was built. Now, 108 years er, his returned spirit, played to the approval of the au- ence by Andrew C. Fuller, noted a need for "a bit of novation." And to that purpose, Richard C. Steele, president and blisher of the Worcester Telegram and The Evening Ga- ite and general chairman of the fund drive,announced that the effort is off to a "(lying start" with $702,300 already :committed. The money represents contributions ánd grants received from foundations, government, trustees of the Wor- cester County Mechanics Association and corporations. "Worcester is in great need of a tenaissance-a rédedi- cation of faith in ourselves-our city- our future. A return to the spirit of helping each other-rather than an attitude of carping, nit pieking and negativism," Steele said.

"Mechanics Hall represents the symbol of the new spirit of Worcester. Success hreeds success. Lessons and tech- niques we learn and acquire in this campaign can be used to promote similar projects in the future. Much remains to be acomplished for the lively arts of the city," Steele said in his address to the group. The guests in attendance last night were present by in- vitation, and are expected to commit much of the money needed for restoration of the hall, which has been designated as a national historical landmark. Though móney is being sought from outside thearea, Steele said that most of it will be given. "right here at home, where the benefits of a renovated building will be enjoved. The campaign plan will be conducted in three phases during the next 3½ months, with a pledge period extending through the next three years, Steele said.

Phase 1 began last night with the announcement of several gifts. Next month, the special gifts committee will start solic- itations among companies and professional offices, and the final phase, to take place in April, will key on personal solicitations in the area. Mrs. Julie Chase Fuller, president of the Worcester County Mechanies Association and chairman of the subscrip- tions committee, reported $32,300 in pledges from the 19 trustees of the association, representing 100 per cent partici- pation by the board members. The first woman to head the 1,500-member Mechanics Association (which did not accept women members until 1953) Mrs. Chase traced the history of the hall from its construction through its years as the center of cultural and civie life in greater Worcester. "It's so wonderful to look out in this hall and see people here," Mrs. Fuller said.

"I can't believe it, it's wonderful." Paul S. Morgan, president of Morgan Construction Co. and chairman of the corporation committee, said that a ma- jor portion of the restoration fund will come from business and industry. He reported three initial subscriptions from corporations totaling $150,000. Erwin H. Miller, chairman of the committee for national foundations and government sources, reported the City Coun- cil's approval of $200,000 from federal revenue sharing funds for the current year for use on the restoration project. Miller reported an additional $20,000 from earlier grants made by the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission and the Mas- sachusetts Historical Commission. A report from Robert P.

Hallock Jr., chairman of the committee presenting the program for the consideration of local philantropic foundations, stated that two foundation grants totaling $300,000 have been committed. Hallock was Unable to attend last night and his report was Steele. givenby MEN'S PANTS Stodby FARAH & LEE 20% to 40% OFF CUTLER'S 328 West Beylston St., Worcester OPEN WED. & FRI. TIL 9 FARMERS OUTLET THE MART COUNTRY PLAZA, RTE. 122, GRAFTON 664 MAIN ST., WORCESTER A MART SPECIAL 50%OFF ELFSKIN LSACTORY CTORE Crushed Veivets, from 51.60 Yd. Texturized Suedes, 54". from $1.90 Yd. Vinyl Fabrics. 54". from S1.50 Yd. Many Assorted Remnants Baily 9 to 4: 30. Rte. 9.

Cherry Valley Our Lady of the Rosary SOCIAL EVERY WEDNESDAY Sariv fird 7 K0 D.Ir NEW LARGER PRIZES Free Coffee - All Welcom Ipwish Community Center 633 SALISBURY STREET DUFFY'S $2.8 Million Estimated Cost Miller, clerk of the Mechanics Association, explained the restoration that will be done on the building. He said the actual work is estimated at $2.8 million. The additional $400,000 will be used to supplement income of the restored hall. Plans are for the hall to be operated as nonprofit com- munity center that should be self-supporting within three years. A citizens' advisory committee will be appointed to work with the trustees of the association and establish policy for use of the building, Miller said. Mayor Thomas J. Early read a resolution passed by the Turn to MECHANICS HALL, Page 22 CORRECTION! St. Margaret Mary's SOCIAT. HOLLISTER OSTOMY SUPPLIES Telegram Photos by ROBERT W.

LILYESTROM The Salisbury Singers and the Marine color guard during the opening ceremonies of the gala event. _andmark Scene of Gala Dinner Mechanics Hall Drive Begins id drive chairman Richard C. Steele (left) and Paul S. Morgan, irman of corporations committee. By PETER P. DONKER On the Telegram Staff The drive for funds to restore Worcester's historic Mechanies Hall got off to a flying start last night with the announcement that $702,300 had already been raised. The drive has a goal of $3.2 million. The announcement was made at the gala opening of the drive in Mechanics Hall itself. Despite peeling paint in some spots and patch- work repairs in others, the large and heavily decorated hall still shows much of the elegance it had when it was Worcester's cultural and civ- ic center. More than 500 persons attended the dinner.

Arriving guests found a spotlight illuminating the building's facade, a canopy extending over the sidewalk and a red carpet leading into the main entrance. Inside there was contemporary music by the Zonkeraz band during the reception in Wash- burn Hall. The Westboro Fife and Drum Corps led the entry into the grand hall for the head- table guests, and a Marine color guard present- ed the flag during the opening ceremonies. The Salisbury Singers under Malama Robbins gave a musical offering. A "sight-and-sound" presen- tation highlighted some of the famous person- alities who have appeared in Mechanics Hall, Turn to DRIVE Page 17 News Highlights Inside The Telegram More Palestinians Fiahtina in Lebanon NewYork Times Service WASHINGTON - The Inter- nal Revenue Service has begun a reaudit of former President Richard M.

Nixon's tax returns for the years in which he claimed a $450,000 deduction for the gift of his vice-presidential papers to the National Archives, to determine if he is liable for fraud penalties, according to sources familiar with the mat- ter. Thesesources, both in and out of government, said that the pardon granted by President Ford protects Nixon from being prosecuted for fraudor any oth- er criminal action while he was serving in the White House. But, these sources said, the IRS reaudit is aimed at determining whetherthe agency should as- sess fraud penalties against Nixon in connection with the conspiracy to backdate docu- ments in claiming the deduc- tion. Ralph G.

Newman, a literary scholar whose appraisal of the value of the vice-presidential papers provided the basis for the deduction, was convicfed and fined earlier this month on charges of lying to the IRS and preparing a false affidavit in connection with the backdating. Edward L. Morgan, a former Treasury Department and White House aide, pleaded guil- ty in 1974 to tax fraud con- spiracy in the case and served four months in prison. The Wa- tergate special prosecutors charged. and brought Nixon's tax lawyer, Frank Demarco, to trial, but he was acquitted of similar charges. The purpose of the reaudit, the sources said, is to deter- mine whether Nixon was aware of or involved i the effort to backdate documens that made it possible for him to claim a tax deduction for donating the vice-presidential papers to the archives.

If the IRS determined that Nixon was aware of or involved in an attempt to defraud the agency it could assess a 50 per cent fraud penalty for - 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972. These were the years in which Nixon claimed the tax deduction There is no statute of limita- tions on civil fraud cases, ac- cording to tax authorities. CECTION I-AFPLICANT/RECIPIENT DATA SECTIOM 1|-CERTIFICATION SECTICR 111-FEDERAL AGENCY ACTION OMB. Approval No. 29-RO218 1. NUMBIR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1. TYPE PREAPPLICATION OF ACTION APPLICATION (Mark ap- ropriate NOTIFICATION OF INYENT (Opt.) 0x) REPORT OF FEDSRAL ACIION 2 APPLI. CANT'S APPLI- CATION Leave Blank b. DATE 19 76 4. LEGAL APPLICANT/RECIPIENT a. Applicant Name : Massachusetts Historical Commission b. Organization Unit : c. Strest/P.O. Box : 294 Washington Street d. City Boston -. County : Suffolk f. State : Massachusetts E. ZIP Code: 02108 h.

Contact Person (Name Elizabeth Reed Amadon, S.H.P.O. & telcphone No.) (617) 727-8470 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF AFPLICANT'S PROJECT 3. STATE APPLICA TION IDENTI- FIER 8. NUMBER 74070490 b. DATE ASSIGNED lear month day 1974 08 13 5. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. 046-002-284 6. PRO- GRAM (From Federal Cataloo) -. NUMBER b. TITLE 11/5/0/9/04 Historic Preservation 8. TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT A-State B-Interstato H-Community Action Agency Mechanics Hall Development Project, Phase II I- Higher Educational Institution C-Substate I- Indian Tribe District K-Other (Specifv) : D-County "Restore main facade, the main hall, and existing E-City F- School District paths of egress; construct a new required stairtower; G-Special Purposo District Enter appropriate letter provide an updated fire protection system and a new 9.

TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ducted HVAC system in the main hall; and related A-Basic Grant D-Insurance structural, mechanical and electrical work. B-Supplemental Grant E-Other C-Loan nter mrtate lepeo 10. AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Namea of cities, counties, 11. ESTIMATED NUM- ¡12. TYPE OF APPLICATION Staics, ctc.) Worcestel, Worcester BER OF PERSONS Count BENEFITING A New C-Revision E-Augmentation Commonwealth B-Renewal D-Continuation lassachusetts 5,689,170 Enter appropriale letter 13. PROPOSED FUNDING 1.4. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 15. TYPE OF CHANGE (FoT 12c oT 12e) A-Increase Dollars F-Other (Specifu): 1. FEDERAL 54,300 .00 a. APPLICANT b. PPOJECT B-Decrezse Dollars b. APPLICANT 552,387 .00 C-Increase Durztion 9 3 D-Decrease Duration STATE E-Cancollation PROJECT START 17. PROJECT DATE Icar month day DURATION d. LOC.AL see #34 36 Montha e. OTHER ESTIMATED DATE TO Year month day 1.

TOTAL $ 606,687 SUBMITTED FEDERAL AGENCY D 1976 10 13 20. FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE REQUEST (Namc, Citv, State, ZIP code) National Park Service, Washington D.C. 20240 Eriete Ceter() T 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 25-75-00311-00 21. REMARKS ADDED - Yes Lg No 22. s. To the best of my krowlcdge and belief, data in this proapplication/applicationare tructions therein, to aprropriste clecringhousos and all responses are atiached: tiachec THE true and correct, the document has buer APPLICANT duly zuthorized -by the governing body of CERTIFIES the apolicant and the applicant will complyi (1) Office of State Planning THAT P with tha attached assurances if the essist- (2) ance is approved. (3) 23. 2. TYFED NAME AND TITLE b. SIGNATURE CERTIFYING Elizabeth Reed Amadon, Exec. REPRE- SENTATIVE Dir. and S.H.P.O 24. AGENCY NAME Eisbeth Rud Amarn Department of the Interior 26.

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT National Park Service 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Grants Administration Div. C. DATE SIGNED lear month day 1º 76 10 13 25. APPLICA- Year morth day TION RECEIVED 1976.10 28. FEDERAL 20 APPLICATION IDENTIFICATION 29. ADDRESS 18th. & C Sts., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240 31. ACTION TAKEN X 1. AWARDED b. REJECTED 54,300 552,387 D C. RETURNED FOR MENDNENT d. DEFERRED D e. WITHDPAWN 38. FEDERAL AGENCY Year month day 8. FEDERAL .00 33. ACTION DATE E- 19 77 1 4 b. APPLICANT .00 35. CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA- TION (Name and telephone number) c. STATE .00 d. LOCAL .00 e. OTHER .00 1. TOTAL $ 606,687 .00 2. In tsking zboye action, sidored. any comments received fiom kirg aboye action, ind coumens receions ot Part1, Oks Circular A-95, it has been or is beirg mede. 30. FEDERAL GRANT IDENTIFICATION 25-75-00311-00 34. Year morth SAARTING77 DATE 1 36.

Year month ENDING DATE 1980 1 37. REMARKS ADDED day 4 day 3 Peter D. Herrick (202) 523-5054 *Yes [No b. FEDERAL AGENCY A-S5 OFFICIAL (Name and teiephone no.) SECTIOM I - APPLICANT/RECIPIENT SECTION IICERTIFICATION SECTION 11IFEDERAL AGENCY ACTION OMB Approval No. 29-R0218 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. APPLI- a. NUMBER 3.STA.E CANT'S APPLICA- a. NUMBER 76060709 TION 1. TYPE OF PREAPPLICATION APPLI- b. DATE b. DATE ACTION XJ APPLICATION CATION 19 7e9r mguet 228 IDENTI- Year month day FIER ASSIGNED 1976 07 20 (Mark ap- propriats NOTIFICATICN CF INTENT (Opt.) Leave REPORT OF FEDERAL ACTION Blank 4. LEGAL APPLICANT/RECIPIENT 5. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. 046-002-284 8. Applicant Name : Massachusetts Historical Commission b. Organization Unit 6. c. Street/P.O. Box : 294 Washington Street PRO. -. NUMBER 15/904 d.City : Boston -. County : Suffolk GRAN f. State : Massachusetts 8.

ZIP Code: 02108 (From b. TITLE Federal 4. Contact Person (Name Elizabeth Reed Amadon, S.H.P.O. Catalog) Historic Preservation & telephone No.) : (617) 727-8470 7. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT Worcester County 8. TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIFIENT A-State H-Community Action Agency Mechanics Hall Development Project Pnase III. B-interstato 1-Hieher Educaticnal institution worcester. Source of non-federal match is the C-Substata FIndian Tribe Dictrict K-Other (Specijv): Worcester County Mechanics Association. D-County "Continue the work approved by the National Park ESroaed Pirpost Service on January 4, 1977, for the Mechanics Hall District Enter appropriate letter A Development Project, Phase II" (Worcester, icGoF ASSISTANCS *(Cost overrun of Phase II)* B-Supplemental Grant E-Other C-Lean priato letter(a, LA 10.

AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Namcs of cities, counties, 11. ESTIMATED States, etc.) BEP CF NUM- 12. TYPE OF APPLICATION PERSONS A-Now C-Pevision E-Augmentation BENEFITING Commonwealth of Massachusetts 5,689,170 B-Renewal D-Continuation Enter arpropriate letter 13. PROPOSED FUNDING 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 15. TYPE CF CHANGE (For 12c A-Increasa Dollars F-Cther (Specifv) : 8. FEDERAL 60.000.00 8. APPLICANT b. PROJECT 3 B-Decrease Dollars b. APPLICANT 492,387.00 9 C-Increase Duration D- Dscrezsa Duration c. STATE E-Canceilation 54,300.c0 16. PROJECT START 17. PROJECT DATE Year month day DURATION 8. LOCAL .DO 19 see #34 36 Enter appro- Monthe priate letter (s) e. OTHER 18. ESTIMATED DATE TO BE SUBMITTED TO Year month day 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1. TOTAL 606,687.00 FEDERAL AGENCY S 19 77 03 28 25-77-00998-00 20.

FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE REQUEST (Name, City, State, ZIP code) 21. REMARKE ADDED National Park Service, Washington D.C. 20240 Yes X] No 22. 3. To the best of my knowledro and belief, b. If requimd by OMB Circular A-S5 this application was cubmitted, Dursuant to in- No ra- Respenee data in THE this preapplication/applicationara siructicas therein, te appropriste clesringhouses and all responsas are attauned: 870M36 attached trua and APPLICANT correct, the document hss been duly authorized by the zovarning bosy of CERTIFIES the applicant and the applicant will comply (1) Office of State Planning THAT- with the attached assurances if the aisist- (2) ance is approved. (3) 23. 8. TYFED HALE AND TITLE b. SIGNATURE C DATE SIGNED CERTIFYING Elizabeth Reed Amadon, Exec. Yeer REPRE- SENTATIVE Dir. and S.H.P.O. Olijateth Qud Amadon month day 19 77 03 28 24.

AGENCY NAME 25.AFPLICA- Yeor monih day TION Department of the Interior RECEIVED 19 77 4 7 26. ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 22. FEDERAL APPLICATION IDENTIFICATION National Park Service Grants Administration Div. 29. ADDRESS 30. FEDERAL GRANT 18th & C Sts., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240 25- 1054-00988-00 31. ACTION TAKEN FUNDING Year month day 34. F a. AWARDED 8. FEDERAL * 60.000 STARTING Yasr month day .00 33. ACTION DATES 19 77 4 27 DATE $19 77 4 27 D -. REJECTED b. APPLICANT 546,687 .00 35. CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA- 35. Year month day TION (ame and leiephone wumber) ENDING D C RETURNED FOR c. STATE .00 DATE 19 80 4 26 AMEND:AENT 8. LOCAL - -. DEFERRED .00 Stephen D. Newman 37. REMARKS ADDED -. OTHER .00 (202) 523-5472 - - WITHDRAWN 1. TOTAL 606,687 .00 DYGG EgNO 38. a. In takine above action, any cornments received from ciesringhouxes D.

FEDERAL AGENCY 4-95 OFFICIAL sidered. If agency response is due under provisions of Part 1, OMB Circular A-95. FEDERAL AGENCY it has been or is beiny made. (Nare Same s #35 A-95 ACTION 424-101 STANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75) 25-77-00998-00 Fresoribed bu CSA, Iederel icnasomont Cirowlar 7-, Item 13B: Sources of nonfederal funds are Worcester County Mechanics Association. NOTIFICATION OF GRANT-IN-AID ACTION 1. STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER 2. (Reserved for use by State central information reception agency) 25-74-00110-00 3. GRANTOR: a. Federal agency Department of the Interior b. Organizational unit National Park Service c. Administering office - (1) Name Division of Grants (2) Address- Street or P.O. Box 18th and C Streets, N. W. 4. FEDERAL AGENCY GRANT IDENTIFIER: a. Code 25-74-00110-00 City Washington State D. C. Zip Code 20240 b. Title Mechanics Hall Development, Phase I c.

Purpose Mechanics Hall, Worcester Co., is an outstanding example of 19th c. Italian Renaissance Revival architecture. Noted for its acoustics, it housed the most ignificant concerts held in Worcester from its opening until well into the present century. A feasibility study will be conducted. 5. GRANTEE: a. Name Massachusetts Historical Commission Massachusetts Hon. John F.X.Davoren, Sec. of the Commonwealth, Chairman, b. Address - Street or P.O. Box City State Zip Code 40 Beacon Street Boston Massachusetts 02108 6. GRANTEE TYPE (Check only the single most appiicable box) a. State b. Inter- state c. County d. City Lxx 7. APPLICATION RECEIPT DATE 8. ACTION DATE Year Month Day Year Month 74 12 20 75 01 11. TYPE OF ACTION (Check as many boxes as apply to this action) a. New b. Continuation c. Supplemental grant grant grant (identify agency in item 16) e. School district L f. Special unit g.

Community action h. Sponsored organization i. Orher Day 16 d. Change in existing grant (''Iureise in (2) Decreiane in duration 9. EFFECTIVE STARTING DATE Year Month Day 75 01 16 10. ENDING DATE Year 78 Month 01| Day 15 (3) Canceliation (4) Increase($) (5) Decrease($) 12. AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION a. Federal - (1) basic . (2) Supplemental $ 8,700 13. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (if none, clarify in item 16) 14. AUTHORIZATION a. Federal Budget Accounts b. Public Laws b. State $ 8,700* a. Program Number 15.904 c. Local d. Other $ b. Supplemental Program Number 10-58-1040-0-1-405 PL Title Sec. 89 665 c. U.S. Code 16 U.S.C. 470 15. FACILITY LOCATION: (For facility grant actions only) a. Ciry 321 Main Street, Worcester PL Title Sec. PL Title Sec. b. County Worcester 16. REMARKS *Worcester County Mechanics Association Do Not Use This Space Prepared by Ralph E.

Thomas 523(139)-5054 STANDARD FORM 240 June 1970 Bureau of the Budget Circular A-98 240-101